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Willow flycatchers, already an endangered species, also imperiled by climate change
David Colgan
UCLA-led genetic research reveals global warming is a serious threat for a bird species in decline
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UCLA high school volunteer wins state science fair
David Colgan
He runs cross country. He’s on the speech and debate team. He struggles with Spanish class at times. His favorite band is The Killers. He’s also doing scientific research to…
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Inspiration on oceans and diversity at the 2018 IoES Gala
David Colgan
At the 2018 “SeaCO2Change” gala, Van Jones, and Keely Shaye and Pierce Brosnan issued a call to action while helping raise $1.3 million for research, education and improving diversity in the environmental field. Watch their full speeches here.
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New report on climate change in the Sierra Nevada shows need for human adaptation
David Colgan
The range contains the highest point in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, and is home to both the oldest and largest trees in the world — as well as…
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Rising sea levels put Pacific salt marshes at risk for extinction, study finds
David Colgan
Research will help to inform policy on conservation of wetlands
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Center for Tropical Research celebrates 20 years of science and conservation
Kaitlyn DeShon
Since its founding in 1997, the center has made important environmental discoveries in more than 45 countries on four continents, publishing more than 300 academic articles. Its work ranges from…
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Coral reefs in hot water as warming events slow recovery
David Colgan
The hardy marine invertebrates can survive bleaching but their growth is slowed, study finds
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Getting down to business on offshore oil drilling
David Colgan
Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen’s economic case against Trump’s plans to expand offshore drilling
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Genetic mapping shows migratory birds’ vulnerability to climate change
David Colgan
Research focusing on yellow warbler looks at species’ challenges and capacity to adapt
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Colorado River delta fish risk extinction through interbreeding due to lack of freshwater
Amani Itani
UCLA study is a warning for other river systems around the world
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Genetic research reveals impact of the 101 Freeway on Los Angeles wildlife
Claire Wacziarg
The roadway and climate change are among the challenges facing animals in the Santa Monica mountains
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The search for the Southern rubber boa
William Zou
UCLA researchers use genetics to find out whether the elusive snake is an endangered species
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UCLA research puts wildfire risk into historical context
Amani Itani
Study of tree rings shows Western U.S. precipitation extremes are closely aligned with the region’s past
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An intimate glimpse at Arctic wildlife in a year of record ice melt
Jennie Dean
I joined naturalists to observe wildlife in the Arctic Circle—and learned a surprising fact about Santa’s reindeer
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Visiting Bouamir: a photo essay
Jessica Arriens
She’s spent a lifetime traveling and trekking, and the decades of backpacking, rock-climbing and the slow march of time have taken their toll. She’s had two hip replacements, and then…
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A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand
David Colgan
New global study maps out where fish and seafood can be sustainably farmed in the world’s oceans.
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UCLA’s Kevin Njabo selected to give TEDGlobal talk
David Colgan
Two months ago, the professor was named UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability’s 2017 Pritzker Fellow. Now he’s preparing to take stage in front of a worldwide audience. Today, TEDGlobal…
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Greening your grocery cart
Peter Kareiva
We crunched the numbers for you. Here’s how to make simple choices that fight climate change from your grocery cart.
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Student experiments with science and humor
Belinda Waymouth
UCLA environmental science major Alex Wolfson envisions his future as a funny scientist.
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Hi-tech rainforest map brings climate and conservation efforts into sharp relief
David Colgan
Using satellite and laser detection, a new carbon density map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo empowers global efforts to stem climate change and deforestation.
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Students re-establish vital foothold for research deep in African rainforest
David Colgan
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute led a team of UCLA and Cameroonian students into a rain forest in central Africa to reopen a field station in a jungle with a thriving ecosystem with birds, elephants and monkeys.