A new study co-authored by Rausser College researchers finds that nearly ending plastic pollution by 2050 is possible, but requires an ambitious and coordinated global effort.
New form of Sudden Oak Death found in Bay Area
Citizen scientists from the SOD Blitz Project, led by Cooperative Extension professor Matteo Garbelotto, have discovered at least four outbreaks of a new, potentially more aggressive form of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death.
New York Times Guest Essay: Yellowstone Is Disappearing
Professor Arthur Middleton, a co-director of the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship, explores the possible linkages between the TV show “Yellowstone” and increased development in the area.
Intensive leaf cooling promotes tree survival during a record heatwave
A new paper out from the Blonder lab focuses on how water access affects leaf function and survival in the Fremont cottonwood during extreme heatwaves.
Feeding the world while protecting natural resources
A new study co-authored by Paolo D’Odorico evaluates the possibility of meeting new EAT-Lancet healthy diet target while protecting land and water resources.
New plant bug species discovered in French Polynesia
ESPM PhD alum Brad Balukjian spoke to Rausser College about the discovery of 17 new insect species in French Polynesia, and how he hopes to continue educational outreach on the islands.
California Wolf Project will advance science and management of gray wolves
The Berkeley Wildlife program and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife have launched the collaborative research initiative to understand the ecology and wolf-human interactions of the recolonizing wolf population in California.
Renewable Repercussions
Meg Mills-Novoa’s research helps Nevada’s rural communities and Indigenous groups navigate a boom of renewable energy production.
USDA Under Secretary Jacobs-Young Tours Oxford Facility
During a visit to campus last week, the Under Secretary visited greenhouses and field sites to learn about various environmental, agricultural, and plant science research programs on campus.
Coexisting with California’s Urban Coyotes
Professor Christopher Schell and alum Christine Wilkinson, PhD '21, spoke to KQED about the role coyotes play in California ecosystems, and how can best coexist.
Eric Romero awarded NASA Future Investigators graduate fellowship
The ESPM PhD student received a fellowship from NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology for his research on wetland resilience.
Pathways to Equity
Environmental justice research by ESPM students and faculty is helping address the mounting inequities that are created or compounded by climate change, economic injustice, and the enduring legacies of racism.
Dennis Baldocchi to receive AGU Ambassador Award
Baldocci will receive the American Geophysical Union’s Ambassador Award in recognition of his contributions for scientific leadership to the Earth and Space community.
Small protected areas can have big impact for amphibians
As governments across the world work to expand protected areas in accordance with international agreements, the value of even the smallest protected areas can’t be discounted for their importance in conservation.
Rausser College student, alums named to 2024 Grist 50
ESPM graduate student Ryan Reed and alums Elsie Joshi and Sage Lenier were honored by Grist for their work solving climate problems in innovative and exciting ways.
How California's wildfire risk will reshape neighborhoods
Scott Stephens, a professor of fire science in ESPM, spoke to Bloomberg about new regulations that could transform the Berkeley Hills and neighborhoods across the state.
Ancient soils hold clues about the Atacama Desert
New analysis led by Professor Ronald Amundson determined that the Atacama Desert began drying out roughly 2 million years ago
UC Berkeley launches new center focused on environmental stewardship
Led by a team of experts in wildlife, data science, and parks and protected areas, the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship is advancing nature conservation and restoration in the U.S. through community-engaged research, training, outreach, and policy.
Dennis Baldocchi honored by American Meteorological Society
Baldocchi was named the 2025 Verner E. Suomi Technology Medal recipient for his significant technological contributions to atmospheric sciences.
Costa Rica’s rainforests offer a window—and warning
Professor Todd Dawson is part of a collaborative team studying how climate change could reshape forest ecosystems in Costa Rica and around the world.