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California’s most elusive mammal photographed for the first time

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 10:51
A Mount Lyell shrew photographed in the brush near Lee Vining in the Eastern Sierra. January 27, 2025

A team led by alum Vishal Subramanyan, released the first images of the Mount Lyell shrew more than 100 years after it was discovered.

Can California Afford Carbon Pricing?

Fri, 01/24/2025 - 13:42
Electric cars charging in a parking lot with charging stations under a partly cloudy sky. Trees and a building are in the background. January 24, 2025

Professor Meredith Fowlie writes about the future of California’s cap-and-trade program in a recent Energy Institute blog post

Mapping Earth’s plant life to help combat climate change

Wed, 01/22/2025 - 10:40
An image of a woman smiling against a dark grey background. A graphic of a satellite in space is in a small box next to her head. January 22, 2025

Stephanie Pau, a professor of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management and Geography, explains the science behind biogeography in 101 seconds.

Applying racial-justice principles to predators and their ecosystems

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 13:02
Tyus Williams surrounded by trees January 21, 2025

Environmental Science, Policy, and Management graduate student Tyus Williams harnesses his lived experiences to inform his research while documenting it on social media.

Logged tropical forests are still valuable for biodiversity

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 15:31
An aerial view of a green forested area transitioning into a neatly arranged plantation of palm trees. January 16, 2025

A new 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

Wed, 01/15/2025 - 12:31
January 15, 2025

An international team of researchers asserts that inadequate recognition of wildlife's benefits to humans can hinder global conservation efforts and policies.

Study: Habitat protections boost home values in surrounding communities

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 11:27
A suburban neighborhood with numerous houses is set against a backdrop of green hills and a cloudy sky. January 13, 2025

Home prices within areas protected by the Endangered Species Act are barely changing, while prices in surrounding communities have increased by as much as 10 percent.

Dense human population is linked to longer urban coyote survival

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 12:04
A photo shows a coyote walking across a paved street in an urban environment. January 10, 2025

A new study co-authored by Environmental Science, Policy, and Management professor Christopher Schell suggests that the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on coyote survival.

Master of Climate Solutions welcomes Jason Kibbey as Inaugural Executive Director

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:00
A headshot of a man standing against a grey background. The man is wearing a dark blazer and white shirt, and is smiling at the camera. January 09, 2025

A proven leader in sustainability and climate solutions, Kibbey brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and strategic expertise to lead the MCS program.

Faculty Spotlight: Aaron Smith

Wed, 01/08/2025 - 13:54
A graphic of a man in a dark blue collared shirt smiling at the camera. There is a medium blue swirl to his left, and the background image of trees and a building has a yellow color overlay. January 08, 2025

The Agricultural and Resource Economics professor spoke to the Haas Energy Institute about his research and career in energy and environmental economics.

Paolo D'Odorico honored by the European Geoscience Union

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 16:16
Paolo D'Odorico January 06, 2025

The ESPM professor will receive the John Dalton medal at the EGU General Assembly this spring.