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How ecosystems contribute to Colombia’s energy and water sectors

Fri, 05/02/2025 - 12:36
Image of the Upper Sinú Basin in Colombia May 02, 2025

A new study demonstrates how natural capital accounting approaches can be used to value the economic benefits of ecosystems in Colombia’s Upper Sinú Basin.

Student Spotlight: Steven Zeng

Thu, 05/01/2025 - 12:04
Thumbnail image of Steven holding up camera equipment May 01, 2025

The third-year environmental economics and policy student spoke to Rausser College about his journey to UC Berkeley and love of film production.

Rausser College recognized by the Annual Giving Network

Wed, 04/30/2025 - 08:57
A photo showing copies of the Spring 2025 issue of Breakthroughs April 30, 2025

Efforts by College Relations staff to update the communications preferences for the College’s constituents were given an honorable mention in the Best in Annual Giving Awards.

What we really need in the fight against extinction

Tue, 04/29/2025 - 12:58
Coyote in the field April 29, 2025

ESPM faculty members Justin Brashares and Douglas McCauley write in TIME about how “de-extinction efforts” distract from the accelerating decline and extinction of nature.

Study finds opportunities to increase financial security for farmers and insurance companies

Fri, 04/25/2025 - 14:33
Image of farmer analyzing a cornstock in a field of corn April 25, 2025

Professor Timothy Bowles and collaborators including researchers at the UC Berkeley Schmidt Center for Data Science and the Environment have released a paper and an open source tool that models the likely future of the US corn industry, in which growers and insurance companies face increasing economic uncertainty.

Three Rausser College students awarded NSF fellowships

Thu, 04/24/2025 - 12:25
A composite image featuring portraits of three people April 24, 2025

The prestigious research fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities to awardees. 

Youjin Chung honored with AAG book award

Mon, 04/21/2025 - 14:54
A composite image of a woman's headshot and cover of a book April 21, 2025

The ESPM and ERG assistant professor’s latest book, Sweet Deal, Bitter Landscape, was honored by the American Association for Geographers.

Electric trains are quieter, more reliable—and healthier—than diesel

Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:11
Electric Caltrain on railroad. April 17, 2025

A study co-authored by UC Berkeley professors Allen Goldstein and Joshua Apte, PhD '13 Energy and Resources, found that electrifying the Caltrain commuter line reduced riders’ exposure to carcinogenic black carbon by an average of 89%.

Applications cycle open for new National Geographic Society Initiative on American Keystones

Wed, 04/16/2025 - 13:14
Student conducting research in grassland area. April 16, 2025

Researchers, conservation practitioners, Tribal leaders, and others leading conservation efforts focused on keystone species in the United States and territories are encouraged to apply by May 23rd.

Understanding gaps in electricity access across Kampala

Mon, 04/14/2025 - 11:25
An informal settlement in Kampala, Uganda. Photo by Jess Kersey. April 14, 2025

A new study led by Energy and Resources Group researchers reveals the challenges of energy access in Uganda, as grid connections still leave many residents vulnerable to energy poverty.

Focus on: PhD candidate Marco Dueñas

Fri, 04/11/2025 - 12:29
Marco Dueñas in the Sabeeha Merchant lab. Image courtesy of Marco Dueñas. April 11, 2025

QB3 recently interviewed Marco Dueñas, a plant biology PhD candidate in Sabeeha Merchant's lab.

Schmidt Sciences brings hands-on communications training to UC Berkeley scientists

Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:18
A woman in front of a group at a table in a conference room April 10, 2025

Over 35 graduate students from departments across campus participated in the workshop, which was  hosted by the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment.

Alicia Henson recognized for graduate mentorship, professional leadership

Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:21
Portrait of Alicia Henson April 09, 2025

Henson, a program coordinator and education specialist, was recognized by the Graduate Assembly for her mentorship and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her leadership in the field.

A single dry winter decimated CA's salmon and trout populations

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 10:45
 Will Boucher, California Sea Grant April 03, 2025

A new study led by Professor Stephanie Carlson found that severely dry conditions during the winter of 2013-2014 helped wipe out the salmonid populations of individual tributaries and even entire watersheds.

Understanding the coyote next door

Tue, 04/01/2025 - 12:45
A photo shows a coyote walking across a paved street in an urban environment. April 01, 2025

Research by ESPM professor Christopher Schell and postdoctoral scholar Lauren Stanton could help improve human-wildlife interactions and inform new ways of thinking about urban environments.

Tom Steyer to deliver Albright Lecture

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 10:45
 A Way Forward in 2025 March 27, 2025

The College will host climate advocate and investor Tom Steyer for the Albright Lecture in Conservation on Wednesday, April 2. His talk is entitled “Climate Capitalism: A Way Forward in 2025.”

 

Stone Center Annual Report 2024-25

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 09:44
Stone Center team members surveying fences to help map wildlife migration barriers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem March 27, 2025

During its second year, the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship has advanced cutting-edge research on barriers to wildlife migration around Yellowstone National Park and launched new partnerships. 

Assessing climate policies of central banks

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 09:44
An illustration that features several economic elements including a bank, solar panels, windmills, and currency. March 26, 2025

A new Nature Energy study led by Rausser College researchers reveals how central banks in 47 countries differ in their response to climate risks.

Gill Tract emerges as bright spot for Monarch Butterflies

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 14:46
A group of people dig holes in an overgrown patch of green grasses. March 25, 2025

The Albany property hosted one of the largest populations of overwintering monarch butterflies as numbers across California dropped to a near-record low.

Faculty focus: Andreas Stahl

Thu, 03/20/2025 - 10:15
Group Photo March 20, 2025

The Department of Nutritional Science and Toxicology professor spoke to the California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences about his lab's research.