Researchers say Western Sahel investment needed to avert crisis
In a new commentary in Nature, ESPM student Lorenzo Rosa and his coauthors argue that agricultural and social reforms are needed to ensure stability in the region.
Obituary: Norman Myers
Influential environmental thinker and CNR alum, who warned of high deforestation and extinction rates, passed away in October.
2019 citizen science surveys show Sudden Oak Death on the rise in California
Professor Matteo Garbelotto leads the "SOD Blitz" initiative, which trains volunteers to gather data on Sudden Oak Death.
Professor Morello-Frosch Featured in Berkeley Science Review
Professor Rachel Morello-Frosch discusses her work in environmental justice for the STEMinism in the Spotlight series.
Citizen science making a difference for California
Cooperative Extension Specialist Matteo Garbelotto authored this Op-Ed for the Daily Californian on a citizen science project which tracks sudden oak death disease.
A “Deep Look” at kidnapper ants
The latest episode of KQED’s video series features the research of professor Neil Tsutsui and his lab.
Collapse of desert birds due to heat stress from climate change
Professor Steve Beissinger authored a study on the effects of water shortage on desert birds.
First known cases of sudden oak death detected in Del Norte County
Matteo Garbelottos' citizen science project—SOD Blitz—found signs of an outbreak affecting oak trees.
Future of carbon reductions could be hidden in Bay Area marshes
New research from Dennis Baldocchi and Ariane Arias-Ortiz examines the role of wetlands in halting global warming.
Scientists track frog-killing fungus to help curb its spread
New research from professor Erica Bree Rosenblum and her team examine the effects of a deadly fungus on amphibian populations.
Restoring our river ecosystems: an interview with Albert Ruhi
Ruhi co-authored a review on restoration of river flow regimes in Science this week.
DeCal class: A guide to zero waste, building a sustainable future
Conservation and Resource Studies student Sage Lenier leads a DeCal on sustainability.
ESPM Professor Kate O'neill on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross
Professor Kate O'neill discusses recycling and global waste with Terry Gross.
Michael Mascarenhas on the Flint Water Crisis
Mascarenhas discusses the need for organizing in the face of environmental pollution and injustice.
How red-eared invaders are hurting California’s native turtles
A recent study from postdoc Max Lambert examines the role of invasive turtle species in California's ecosystems and what this means for native species.
Ron Amundson elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union
AGU Fellows are recognized for their scientific eminence in the Earth and space sciences.
Allen Goldstein receives award from the American Geophysical Union
The award recognizes Goldstein’s broad influence in atmospheric science and his collaborative research.
2019 ESPM faculty retirements
The department congratulates professors Greg Biging, Mary Firestone, and Katharine Milton on their retirement.
Managing fish populations with artificial intelligence
New research uses an algorithm to help make better global fishery population predictions.
