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.
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.
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.
Jonas Meckling wins Evan Ringquist Best Paper Award
The award recognizes Meckling and his co-author's paper “The Power of Process: State Capacity and Climate Policy."
California plain shows surprising winners and losers from prolonged drought
A longterm study tracked how hundreds of species in this valley fared during the historic drought that struck California from 2012 to 2015.
Arctic ecosystems are getting greener
Researchers have developed a technique to better predict how plants in cold regions respond to warming.
Mojave birds crashed over last century due to climate change
Researchers link population decline within many bird species in the Mojave Desert to decreased rainfall as a consequence of climate change.
The Challenges of Meeting Future Food, Energy, and Water Needs
In his research, Professor Paolo D'Odorico examines the relationship between food, water, and energy and how in tandem they can provide for a more sustainable future.
Wayne M. Getz and Carolyn Merchant retire from ESPM
College of Natural Resources congratulates faculty members who retired during the 2017-2018 academic year.
UC Berkeley, Karuk Tribe awarded USDA grant for collaborative research
The $1.2 million grant will help increase tribal ecosystem resilience in the face of climate change.
California’s cap-and-trade air quality benefits go mostly out of state
According to a new study, during the first three years of California’s 5-year-old cap-and-trade program, the bulk of the greenhouse gas reductions occurred out of state.
Preeminent toxicologist and pesticide expert John Casida dies at 88
The professor emeritus and Wolf Prize awardee was one of the world’s leading authorities on how pesticides work and how they can potentially harm humans.
Bree Rosenblum appointed Berkeley Connect director
Rosenblum will serve as faculty director of the campus-wide undergraduate professional development and community-building program.
The Invisible Enemy
Professor Rodrigo Almeida examines the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa and its impacts on olive trees in Italy.
