Research
Logged tropical forests are still valuable for biodiversity
A new Science study of tropical forests in Borneo could better inform whether areas should be protected or restored after logging.
Study highlights crucial role of wildlife in human and ecosystem health and well-being
An international team of researchers asserts that inadequate recognition of wildlife's benefits to humans can hinder global conservation efforts and policies.
Dense human population is linked to longer urban coyote survival
A new study co-authored by Assistant Professor Christopher Schell suggests that the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on coyote survival.
What a century-old grapevine reveals about a disease plaguing wine country
Researchers in the lab of Professor Rodrigo Almeida used bacterial DNA from a 120-year-old herbarium specimen to reconstruct the history of Pierce’s disease in California.
Open-source platform empowers communities to tackle wildfire crisis
A collaborative tool developed with the help of UC scientists empowers local governments and organizations to take control of their wildfire preparedness.
The problem-solving abilities of urban raccoons
Professor Christopher Schell and postdoctoral researcher Lauren Stanton were interviewed about their research on the cognitive abilities of raccoons by ABC7 News.
New form of Sudden Oak Death found in Bay Area
Citizen scientists from the SOD Blitz Project, led by Cooperative Extension professor Matteo Garbelotto, have discovered at least four outbreaks of a new, potentially more aggressive form of the pathogen that causes sudden oak death.
Intensive leaf cooling promotes tree survival during a record heatwave
A new paper out from the Blonder lab focuses on how water access affects leaf function and survival in the Fremont cottonwood during extreme heatwaves.
Feeding the world while protecting natural resources
A new study co-authored by Paolo D’Odorico evaluates the possibility of meeting new EAT-Lancet healthy diet target while protecting land and water resources.
New plant bug species discovered in French Polynesia
ESPM PhD alum Brad Balukjian spoke to Rausser College about the discovery of 17 new insect species in French Polynesia, and how he hopes to continue educational outreach on the islands.
Renewable Repercussions
Meg Mills-Novoa’s research helps Nevada’s rural communities and Indigenous groups navigate a boom of renewable energy production.
Small protected areas can have big impact for amphibians
As governments across the world work to expand protected areas in accordance with international agreements, the value of even the smallest protected areas can’t be discounted for their importance in conservation.
Ancient soils hold clues about the Atacama Desert
New analysis led by Professor Ronald Amundson determined that the Atacama Desert began drying out roughly 2 million years ago
Planning for climate resilience in California’s freshwater ecosystems
A new perspective paper co-authored by UC Berkeley researchers highlights the complex interactions of climate and non-climate stressors on California’s freshwater ecosystems.
How urban raccoons adapt to new foraging challenges
A new study led by postdoctoral researcher Lauren Stanton documents how raccoons use innovative problem-solving skills when foraging for food.
Improving the resilience of California’s pinyon-juniper woodlands
Assistant Professor Miranda Redmond is leading a collaborative research project aimed at expanding Indigenous forest stewardship of the culturally important woodland ecosystems.
Unveiling the hidden culprits of air pollution in Los Angeles
A new study led by UC Berkeley researchers found that trees and plants play an important role in the formation of summertime air pollution in the region.
Study shows PFAS threat to drinking water in rural, predominantly Latinx communities
Researchers in the lab of Professor Rachel Morello-Frosch found that public wells in communities of color might be disproportionately contaminated with harmful "forever chemicals."
Historical redlining linked to lower urban wildlife biodiversity in California
Historically redlined neighborhoods in four of California’s largest cities have significantly lower levels of native and non-native wildlife biodiversity compared to their greenlined counterparts.
Water in California’s streams is poorly monitored, impeding effective management
Berkeley researchers identify gaps in California’s stream monitoring network and propose efficient remedies to improve water management