Sustainable irrigation could feed extra 2.8 billion people
According to a new study, the implementation of sustainable and advanced irrigation systems could help feed billions.
Angel Fernandez, Richard Dodd receive IDT Sustainability Award
Fernandez and Dodd recieved $18,000 in funding for their research on the application and development of the CRISPR/Cas9 system to test for adaptation of genes with assumed roles in climate stress.
Berkeley earns highest ranking in environment and ecology by the U.S. World & News Report
As part of the U.S. World & News Report's "Best Global University Rankings," Berkeley was ranked #1 for environment/ecology.
Lion conservation efforts severely underfunded, study shows
A new, comprehensive analysis of lions and their habitats in Africa shows that more protection and resource allocation is needed to ensure their survival.
Smallest life forms have smallest working CRISPR system
Some of the smallest life forms yet discovered contain the smallest CRISPR gene-editing machinery yet to be discovered.
To protect biodiversity, researchers say we need to bring the wild back into our farmlands
New research shows that preserving original landscapes, particularly within farmlands, can help to prevent significant biodiversity loss.
Student Spotlight: Sophie Babka
In this month’s Student Spotlight, senior Sophie Babka shares her experiences getting involved in environmental policy and action, from an internship with the California Environmental Protection Agency to attending the recent Global Climate Action Summit.
Rethinking resilience-based management before it’s too late
A new paper links two influential ideas in modern natural resource management: ecological resilience and novel ecosystems
Applications now open for assistant professors in the life sciences at Berkeley
UC Berkeley invites qualified individuals early in their research career to apply for the role of assistant professor in the Life Sciences division.
Video: Worms inside of snails that behave like ants
Grad student Brian Whyte studies trematodes, the parasitic flatworm. Watch his feature on an episode of WONDERER.
Berkeley awarded $1.3 million NSF grant to study diversified farming systems
Researchers will examine the ecological and socioeconomic impacts of lettuce farming techniques that promote biodiversity.
Jodi N. Axelson receives Agnese N. Haury Visiting Scholar Fellowship
The University of Arizona fellowship recognizes Axelson’s dedication to the study of dendrochronology and provides further training in tree-ring analysis.
Data-intensive study finds food supply can grow to meet needs of expanding world population
Over the course of the next three decades, the world’s food supply will have to expand to feed an additional two billion people.
National parks bear the brunt of climate change
Researchers find that national parks have taken center stage for climate change exposure, where there are hotter and drier conditions than in other places.
UC Cooperative Extension works in local communities to help Californians adapt to climate change
Across California, UC Cooperative Extension specialists and advisors are working in their local communities to prepare for warming temperatures and adapt to the changing climate
Student Spotlight: CNR’s female drone pilots
For our first student spotlight of the 2018-2019 school year, ESPM grad students and an alum share how they use remote sensing technology to help the environment.
Allen Goldstein receives 2018 David Sinclair Award
The award recognizes Goldstein for sustained excellence in aerosol research and technology.
ESPM welcomes new faculty
New faculty members and a cooperative extension specialist join ESPM in 2018.
WIRED video shows the realities of a 4C world
Professor of Atmospheric Science Inez Fung joins forces with Western Digital's Chief Data Officer Janet George and comedian Aparna Nancherla on a video imagining the effects of drastic climate change.
Atmospheric scientist Inez Fung awarded Rossby Medal
American Meteorological Society presents the medal to individuals on the basis of outstanding contributions to the understanding of the structure or behavior of the atmosphere.
