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Carnivorous Squirrels Documented in California

Katherine E Kerlin — December 18, 2024

California ground squirrels hunt, kill and eat voles, reveals a study by �ٺ��Ƶ and UW-Eau Claire, sharing the first evidence of widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.

The High Cost of Carbon

Katherine E Kerlin — December 17, 2024

The social cost of carbon — an important figure used to analyze the benefits of climate policies — is too low, finds �ٺ��Ƶ study.

Shrubs Can Help or Hinder a Forest’s Recovery After Wildfire

Katherine E Kerlin — December 16, 2024

When and where to plant tree seedlings restore forests after wildfires has a lot to do with shrubs, finds a �ٺ��Ƶ study.

Emisiones Pasadas por Alto en la Cuenca Atmosférica del Mar de Salton en California

Katherine E Kerlin — December 03, 2024

Según un estudio realizado por la Universidad de California, Davis (�ٺ��Ƶ), al menos una cuarta parte de todas las emisiones de óxidos de nitrógeno (𝑁𝑂𝑥) en la cuenca atmosférica del Mar de Salton provienen del suelo californiano.

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Overlooked Emissions in California’s Salton Sea Air Basin

Katherine E Kerlin — December 03, 2024

Nitrogen oxide emissions from soil in California's Salton Sea air basin are 10 times larger than state estimates, finds �ٺ��Ƶ study of rural Imperial and Coachella valleys.

A Clean Energy Boost for Multitasking Lands

Katherine E Kerlin — December 02, 2024

A �ٺ��Ƶ Wild Energy Center report defines multi-use solar energy projects and the challenges and opportunities they present for California landscapes.

Mountain Lions Coexist with Outdoor Recreationists by Taking the Night Shift

Katherine E Kerlin — November 15, 2024

Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a �ٺ��Ƶ study.

In Greening Arctic, Caribou and Muskoxen Play Key Role

Katherine E Kerlin — November 12, 2024

A �ٺ��Ƶ study highlights the importance of caribou and muskoxen to the greening Arctic tundra, linking grazing with plant phenology and abundance in the Arctic tundra.

Assessing the Real Climate Costs of Manufacturing

Andy Fell — October 24, 2024

Producing materials such as steel, plastics and cement in the United States alone inflicts $79 billion a year in climate-related damage around the world, according to a new study by engineers and economists at the University of California, Davis. Accounting for these costs in market prices could encourage progress toward climate-friendly alternatives.

Chinook Salmon Face Habitat Challenges

Katherine E Kerlin — October 14, 2024

A �ٺ��Ƶ study finds that decades of human activities have not only reduced the size of Chinook salmon, but also disrupted their ability to spawn.

Genetic Rescue for Rare Red Foxes?

Katherine E Kerlin — September 26, 2024

A �ٺ��Ƶ study shows inbreeding is affecting Lassen's small, isolated red fox population. Genetic rescue could be a viable option for their recovery.

Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options

Katherine E Kerlin — August 28, 2024

More than 50% of ride-hailing trips taken by surveyed riders in California replaced more sustainable forms of transportation, found a �ٺ��Ƶ study.

Less Severe Forest Fires Can Reduce Intensity of Future Blazes

Emily C Dooley — August 19, 2024

Low- and moderate-severity forest wildfires can reduce the intensity of future fires, according to new research on "reburns" by the University of California, Davis.

Black Phoebe Project Aims to Protect Bird Species from Urban Sprawl

Amy M Quinton — August 19, 2024

A tiny songbird called the black phoebe is trying to adapt to city life – and it’s not an easy job. They didn’t naturally evolve in the city, and they face different threats than they might in their natural habitat. Black phoebes may encounter tougher predators, more chemical pollution and hotter temperatures in the city.

Annual Report on State of Lake Tahoe Shows Recent Impacts, Long-Term Trends

Andy Fell — August 08, 2024

The annual “State of the Lake” report from the Tahoe Environmental Research Center at the University of California, Davis, released today (Aug. 8), shows how long-term climate trends continue to affect the iconic lake in complex ways. The report also describes how research at Lake Tahoe relates to work at other lakes in the U.S. and worldwide, including the development of new technology, and how citizens are contributing to preserving Tahoe’s natural beauty.

Lake Tahoe Clarity Report Shows Highs and Lows of 2023

Katherine E Kerlin — July 30, 2024

The clarity of Lake Tahoe’s famed blue waters in 2023 continued its years-long trend of improving during the winter and deteriorating during the summer. The annual clarity report, released today by the University of California, Davis – Tahoe Environmental Research Center, found that winter lake conditions were the clearest observed since 1983, with visibility of 91.9 feet under the surface, compared with 72.2 feet in 2022.

California a Botanical and Climate Change Hot Spot

Katherine E Kerlin — July 29, 2024

California's natural beauty and pioneering conservation efforts make it a test bed for protecting biodiversity in the face of climate change, says a �ٺ��Ƶ study in PNAS.

E-Sales of a Wild Bat Sold as Décor Threaten Species

Katherine E Kerlin — July 16, 2024

From wall art to necklaces, a vulnerable Asian bat species is being sold for decor on Etsy, eBay and Amazon sites in the U.S. and globally. It could threaten the species' survival, warns a �ٺ��Ƶ and CUNY study.

The Salmon Diaries: Life Before and After Klamath Dam Removal

Katherine E Kerlin — July 15, 2024

From the Klamath River to the lab, to the ear bones of fish, �ٺ��Ƶ scientists are helping to answer a big dam question: How will salmon use the river following the world's largest dam removal project?

Wildfire, Smoke and Air Quality Experts

Katherine E Kerlin — July 01, 2024

A �ٺ��Ƶ wildfire, smoke and air quality experts list for media, updated for 2024.

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