Closing coal, oil power plants leads to healthier babies
Shuttering coal- and oil-fired power plants lowers the rate of preterm births in neighboring communities and improves fertility, according to two new studies.
Berkeley researchers awarded 500 Cities Data Challenge grant
Rachel Morello-Frosch's research team will study environmental noise, mental health outcomes, and hypertension in American communities.
Hungry, Hungry Hippos
A new study finds that global change may alter the way that hippos shape the environment around them.
Unprotected mountains more vulnerable to climate change
A new study reveals that nearly half of all mountain ranges fall short of current conservation targets.
Across a Century of Change, the Gift of a Baseline
ESPM researchers are retracing the steps of pioneering naturalist Joseph Grinnell to document how California’s creatures have responded to an evolving environment.
Continuing the Mission of Cooperative Extension
ESPM assistant Cooperative Extension specialist Jennifer Sowerwine works to restore culturally relevant food systems to immigrant and Native American populations.
From Genes to Global Solutions
ESPM faculty are conducting research on microbiology and CRISPR genome-editing, as well as the societal and economic impacts of the new technology.
Where there's smoke
For years, ESPM researchers have been studying fire, its causes and its repercussions. Now, in the wake of last fall's wildfires, their work has become more important than ever.
Kip Will releases a new book into the wild
"Bombo's Big Question" by Kip Will and illustrated Ainsley Seago tells the story of a bombardier beetle.
"Drones for Sustainability" wins first place in UCTV Competition
Kelly Lab members share use of drones for research in natural resource management
Kate O'Neill awarded a CACS 2018 Sustainability Award
Chancellor Carol Christ named O'Neill a recipient at the 15th Annual Sustainability Summit.
Student Spotlight: Sabrina Jones
Golden Bear Orientation Leader and Peer Advising Leader Sabrina Jones offers insight and advice for incoming Berkeley students.
George Oster, pioneer in applying mathematics to biology, dies at 77
The professor emeritus and MacArthur “genius” Fellow spent his career unraveling the laws of mechanochemical coupling, leading to a better understanding of the physics of cells.
Rosemary Gillespie elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
ESPM professor Rosemary Gillespie is one of nine UC Berkeley faculty recently elected to the prestigious society.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change selects Patrick Gonzalez as Lead Author
Associate Adjunct Professor Patrick Gonzalez will serve as a lead author on the IPCC's next major climate change assessment.
Some species of endangered frogs may be making a comeback
Research from the Rosenblum lab has found that populations of several Panamian frog species are slowly making a comeback against a deadly pathogen.
Study links eating out to increased phthalates exposure
New research suggests that restaurant meals lead to higher levels of plastic-based chemicals in the body.
Land degradation pushing planet towards sixth mass extinction
More than 100 experts from 45 countries have published a three-year study of the Earth’s land degradation.
In memoriam: Doug McCreary
Remembering Douglas DeWitt McCreary, UC Cooperative Extension natural resources specialist, who passed away on Feb 15th at age 72.
A transformative first year: meet CNR’s Global Edge students
Learn more about UC Berkeley’s Global Edge program from three undergraduates who studied abroad in London.
