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New software lets national parks in the Mojave Desert quickly assess fire damage — and plan for recovery.Read more about With new digital tools, UC Berkeley researchers are helping Joshua trees survive wildfires

A panel discussion gathering conservationists, researchers, and landowners highlighted the work of the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship and the importance of building trust-based partnerships in large landscape conservation.Read more about Berkeley’s Collaborative Science is Raising the Bar for Conservation in Yellowstone

Vincent Resh reflects on 35 years leading Cal Discoveries tours and what travel teaches long after the trip ends.Read more about 70 trips, one lifelong classroom

A study co-authored by ESPM alum Colin Carlson reveals that climate change is increasing childhood malaria in southern and East Africa—regions with less experience tackling the disease—and reducing risk in today’s hotspots as temperatures become too high for mosquitoes.Read more about Climate change is redrawing the malaria map in Africa

Research led by Associate Adjunct Professor Patrick Gonzalez indicates that climate change could severely increase wildfire above natural levels in four National Parks in California and could help park managers reduce wildfire risks by proactively targeting natural fire to decrease understory...Read more about Climate change increases wildfire risks in Yosemite and other national parks

Now in its fifth year, the HBCU-Berkeley Environmental Scholars for Change program pairs students from historically Black colleges and universities with Berkeley mentors while learning about potential research careers.Read more about From HBCUs to the Bay, mentoring the next generation of scientists

Huntsinger, a professor and outgoing department chair, is one of four Rausser College faculty members who retired this past year.Read more about ESPM recognizes Lynn Huntsinger on her retirement

Members of the program's fifth cohort met with farmers and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists in June during a two-day tour of the region.Read more about HBCU-Berkeley Environmental Scholars tour San Joaquin Valley

The conservation scientist and ESPM professor joins the Society's community of Explorers and will guide the scientific research and conservation strategy for its Blue Boundaries initiative.Read more about Justin Brashares named National Geographic Explorer in Residence

The ESPM professor and expert on the environmental justice impacts of climate change and health inequities will unite scholars across campus to address crucial environmental challenges.Read more about Rachel Morello-Frosh named inaugural Associate Provost for Energy, Climate, and Environment