ESPM PhD student Cedric Lee and Virginia Tech professor Paul Marek spoke to the New Species podcast about how they identified The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
A new handbook for place-based teaching
ESPM professor Benjamin Wong Blonder has published an open-access book on place-based scientific inquiry for K-12 teachers.
Managing the Eel River’s pikeminnow problem
A new project overseen by research scientist Gabe Rossi and postdoc Phil Georgakakos could contribute to salmonid recovery in northern California.
UC’s queer climate scientists on making science as diverse as the natural world
ESPM grad student Jaye Mejía-Duwan and alum Isaias Hernandez are two of the many LGBTQ+ scientists affiliated with the UC.
Navigating Water Issues Worldwide
Rebecca Peters, BS ’14 Society and Environment, has been a leader working to increase water access around the world since her time at Berkeley.
Leveraging critical race theory to produce equitable climate change adaptation
A new article by PhD student Kieren Rudge suggests critical race theory can advance climate justice better than the status quo.
Christopher Schell receives Wayfinder Award from National Geographic Society
Schell, a professor in ESPM, is among 15 leaders, communicators, and innovators joining the newest cohort of National Geographic Explorers.
Allen Goldstein named 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award recipient
Goldstein, a professor in ESPM, was recognized for his lifelong commitment to providing accurate and insightful data on air quality and climate change problems.
The Dual Benefit of Cover Cropping: Soil Carbon and Increased Crop Yields
New research from the Berkeley Agroecology Lab shows that, on average, cover cropping leads to climate benefits without sacrificing farm-level productivity.
Revitalizing the Gill Tract’s habitat for monarch butterflies
New trees and California native plants will provide crucial habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators in the East Bay.
Q&A: Water as a Human Right
In a recent Q&A Professor Michael Mascarenhas discusses the political, social, and economic factors that cause inequities in access to safe and affordable water.
Ground Rules
Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension Kristin Dobbin is working to make sure that California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act takes rural drinking water users into account.
Indigenous science is key to adapting to climate change
UC Berkeley and the Karuk Tribe use Indigenous and western science to cultivate resilient food systems under changing climate conditions.
Breaking down climate policy’s political barriers
A review of climate policy found that politics should not be seen only as a constraint but also be recognized as a target of intervention to advance environmental solutions.
Air quality improvements from EVs concentrated in wealthy areas
A new study suggests that existing environmental inequalities may worsen as motorists continue to adopt these cleaner alternatives.
Residents’ water security concerns could spur climate adaptations
In a survery of California households led by assistant professor of Cooperative Extension Kristin Dobbin, 85% of respondents reported that they were concerned about long-term reliability of their water supply.
Exploring the complexities of cannabis farming in rural areas
A new study by ESPM researchers offers data to help understand drivers and perspectives of cannabis farmers.
Patina K. Mendez on "Why I Do Science"
ESPM continuing lecturer Patina K. Mendez discusses what she loves about research and teaching in Breakthroughs magazine.
Student Spotlight: Wanees Hannan
The graduating environmental science major will deliver the student address during Rausser College of Natural Resources' 2023 commencement.
Four seniors named winners of the 2023 Babcock Prize in Environmental Science
Endowed as a tribute to longtime soil chemistry professor Kenneth Babcock, the prize recognizes high-achieving ESPM undergraduates.