Policies, and especially attitudes toward water, will have to shift as climate change makes drought more severe, says urban planning professor David Feldman.
It’s not just hot. It’s dangerous
Physicians advise on how to stay safe and hydrated as an already record-breaking summer proceeds.
Can we fireproof our houses?
Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.
Amid historic drought conditions and a looming wildfire season in California, UC convenes wildfire research symposium
Join UC experts on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, for a free symposium on wildfire research.
Genes that keep plants green: A discovery that can help us grow crops in a drought
Scientists have discovered genetic data that will help food crops like tomatoes and rice survive longer, more intense periods of drought on our warming planet.
Could wildfires ruin our wine?
Researchers are racing to find ways to help California's iconic wine industry adapt to a changing climate, including drought and wildfire.
In the line of fire
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how
Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.
UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions
An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
Water harvester makes it easy to drink water from thin air
A device that cycles 24/7 to produce enough water from desert air to drink is close to hitting the market.
UC Davis and USAID launch new research program to study rural poverty worldwide
The effort aims to find solutions to root causes of poverty and food insecurity.
Massive forest die-off in Sierra Nevada caused by multiyear drought
Nearly 80 percent loss at some elevations shows the devastating consequences of abnormally dry conditions.