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
California Rangeland Trust video celebrates the legacy of ranching in the state
Professor Lynn Huntsinger is featured in this video from the California Rangeland Trust, which celebrates the organization's 20th anniversary.
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.