Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.
Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how
UC to ditch single-use plastics
The University of California is taking a stand against the throwaway culture that is choking our oceans and landfills with single-use plastics.
The next trend in food: Edible insects?
A lot of people think you should be eating more insects.
Is the food supply strong enough to weather COVID-19?
Are empty shelves behind us or are there more shortages to come?
UCLA developing policy to phase out single-use plastics
The move could drive regional change and would make UCLA one of the largest universities in the U.S. to take action.
Solar power at night?
It’s no joke, says a professor developing prototypes of nighttime solar cells capable of generating power.
A teaching tool for a warming world
A new digital platform helps teachers in disciplines from psychology to literature incorporate climate change into their curricula.
Outlook for the polar regions in a world that's 2 degrees warmer
A major new study reveals how rapidly the Arctic is warming and examines its global consequences.
Planning a trip abroad? Before you pack, check the air pollution levels
Study finds even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health.
Our energy grid is vulnerable. Locally sourced power may be the answer.
Solar-powered microgrids could be key in the face of increasing wildfire risk and cybersecurity threats.
The University of California declares a climate emergency
UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 chancellors recognize ‘the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change.’
Care about the planet? UC campuses stand out in Sierra magazine’s ‘Cool Schools’ list
Seven campuses are among nation's most eco-friendly, while UC Irvine sets a record for being in the top 10 for a decade.