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Trump is laying the groundwork to privatize America’s national parks, write Jon Jarvis and Gary Machlis

Tue, 05/13/2025 - 10:33
The sunset in Yosemite National Park, California May 13, 2025

Former Director of the UC Berkeley Institute for Parks, People, and Biodiversity Jon Jarvis co-authored an Op-Ed published in The Guardian May 12th.

Empowering Global Scholars

Mon, 05/12/2025 - 15:14
Image of Sheherazade. May 12, 2025

Donor-funded fellowships are supporting global scholars and solutions.

ERG alum Malini Ranganathan wins Anthony Leeds Book Prize

Fri, 05/09/2025 - 16:54
A photo composite that shows a woman's headshot and cover of a book. May 09, 2025

Ranganathan, PhD '15 Energy and Resources, was recognized by the Critical Urban Anthropology Association for the innovative methodological and theoretical contributions to urban anthropology of her latest book, Corruption Plots.

LA’s communities of color bear a disproportionate burden of air pollution

Thu, 05/08/2025 - 14:48
A photo that shows an aerial view of the buildings in downtown Los Angeles along with a partial view of a plane wing. May 08, 2025

A recent study led by ESPM researchers found that disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles experience significantly higher concentrations and emissions of hazardous air pollutants than non-disadvantaged communities.

A World of Climate Data

Wed, 05/07/2025 - 14:40
 Fluxnet researchers Kyle Delwiche, Margaret Torn, Robert Shortt and Irene Alorda-Montiel, Dennis Baldocchi and former undergraduate student Jose Sanchez. Illustration by Valerie Chiang May 07, 2025

Rausser College researchers are helping lead a collaborative network of scientists measuring the breathing of the biosphere around the globe.

Dan Kammen elected to National Academy of Sciences

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 15:42
A portrait of Dan Kammen May 06, 2025

The energy and resources group professor is one of eight UC Berkeley faculty elected this year. 

Sabeeha Merchant on life, photosynthesis, and genomics

Tue, 05/06/2025 - 13:24
Image of Sabeeha Merchant and student in a laboratory May 06, 2025

Merchant, a professor in PMB and Molecular and Cell Biology, recently wrote about the history of her research in the Journal of Molecular Biology.

How ecosystems contribute to Colombia’s energy and water sectors

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:36
Image of the Upper Sinú Basin in Colombia May 02, 2025

A new study demonstrates how natural capital accounting approaches can be used to value the economic benefits of ecosystems in Colombia’s Upper Sinú Basin.

Student Spotlight: Steven Zeng

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:04
Thumbnail image of Steven holding up camera equipment May 01, 2025

The third-year environmental economics and policy student spoke to Rausser College about his journey to UC Berkeley and love of film production.

Rausser College recognized by the Annual Giving Network

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 08:57
A photo showing copies of the Spring 2025 issue of Breakthroughs April 30, 2025

Efforts by College Relations staff to update the communications preferences for the College’s constituents were given an honorable mention in the Best in Annual Giving Awards.

What we really need in the fight against extinction

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:58
Coyote in the field April 29, 2025

ESPM faculty members Justin Brashares and Douglas McCauley write in TIME about how “de-extinction efforts” distract from the accelerating decline and extinction of nature.

Study finds opportunities to increase financial security for farmers and insurance companies

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 14:33
Image of farmer analyzing a cornstock in a field of corn April 25, 2025

Professor Timothy Bowles and collaborators including researchers at the UC Berkeley Schmidt Center for Data Science and the Environment have released a paper and an open source tool that models the likely future of the US corn industry, in which growers and insurance companies face increasing economic uncertainty.

Three Rausser College students awarded NSF fellowships

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:25
A composite image featuring portraits of three people April 24, 2025

The prestigious research fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities to awardees. 

Youjin Chung honored with AAG book award

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:54
A composite image of a woman's headshot and cover of a book April 21, 2025

The ESPM and ERG assistant professor’s latest book, Sweet Deal, Bitter Landscape, was honored by the American Association for Geographers.

Electric trains are quieter, more reliable—and healthier—than diesel

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:11
Electric Caltrain on railroad. April 17, 2025

A study co-authored by UC Berkeley professors Allen Goldstein and Joshua Apte, PhD '13 Energy and Resources, found that electrifying the Caltrain commuter line reduced riders’ exposure to carcinogenic black carbon by an average of 89%.

Applications cycle open for new National Geographic Society Initiative on American Keystones

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:14
Student conducting research in grassland area. April 16, 2025

Researchers, conservation practitioners, Tribal leaders, and others leading conservation efforts focused on keystone species in the United States and territories are encouraged to apply by May 23rd.

Understanding gaps in electricity access across Kampala

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:25
An informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda. Photo by Jess Kersey. April 14, 2025

A new study led by Energy and Resources Group researchers reveals the challenges of energy access in Uganda, as grid connections still leave many residents vulnerable to energy poverty.

Focus on: PhD candidate Marco Dueñas

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:29
Marco Dueñas in the Sabeeha Merchant lab. Image courtesy of Marco Dueñas. April 11, 2025

QB3 recently interviewed Marco Dueñas, a plant biology PhD candidate in Sabeeha Merchant's lab.

Schmidt Sciences brings hands-on communications training to UC Berkeley scientists

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:18
A woman in front of a group at a table in a conference room April 10, 2025

Over 35 graduate students from departments across campus participated in the workshop, which was  hosted by the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment.

Alicia Henson recognized for graduate mentorship, professional leadership

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:21
Portrait of Alicia Henson April 09, 2025

Henson, a program coordinator and education specialist, was recognized by the Graduate Assembly for her mentorship and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her leadership in the field.