Berkeley Lab study finds auto accessory responsible for almost 1 percent of national gas consumption.
Roof racks a drag on fuel economy
Organic farm serves up life lessons for UC students
Field trip gives UC Global Food Initiative fellows a chance to get their hands dirty.
Major advance in biochemistry holds promise for biofuels
UCLA biochemists have devised a way to convert sugar into a variety of useful chemical compounds without using cells.
How plants could adapt to changing climate
UC Merced botanists study plants in diverse habitats to peek into the future of California's crops.
From near-dropout to doctorate, scientist now a leader in biofuels
Berkeley Lab biochemist thrives on re-engineering bacteria and mentoring students.
Reforms could restore wild fisheries to health in just a decade
A UC Santa Barbara professor shows how quickly ocean sustainability can be achieved.
NASA, UC Merced successfully test miniature methane sensor
New drones can more accurately pinpoint methane leaks and enhance safety in rural areas.
UCLA participates in today's White House Water Summit
Expert on sustainability represents campus as part of United Nations World Water Day.
More carbon released today than anytime in past 66 million years
The Earth has broken a record set 56 million years ago, according to UC Riverside and UC Santa Cruz researchers.
Moving beyond the 'fuel du jour'
Alternative fuel hype delivers excitement but not sales. A UC Davis professor examines what a massive shift to low-carbon vehicles will take.
Recycled water is good for your health, UCLA researchers say
Smart water use is increasingly urgent - that's why findings from a new study on recycled H2O are so critical.
Is fishing truly sustainable?
A UC Merced graduate student finds the industry may have a bigger impact on the climate than previously thought.