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Clear Lake Water Quality Report Recommends Rehabilitation Strategy

Katherine E Kerlin — January 29, 2025

Clear Lake's water quality suffers from low-to-no-oxygen conditions, finds a report from �ٺ��Ƶ Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

How Urban Streams, Climate Change and Unhoused People Intertwine

Katherine E Kerlin — January 27, 2025

A search for compassionate, sustainable solutions takes researchers to Bay Area streams to investigate the intersections of climate change, urban streams and unhoused people.

Dining Out with San Francisco’s Coyotes

Katherine E Kerlin — January 22, 2025

As their traditional dining options dwindle, the native coyotes of San Francisco are shifting what they eat. A �ٺ��Ƶ study reveals what's on the menu.

Little Birds, Little Poops, Little Food Safety Risk

Katherine E Kerlin — January 21, 2025

It doesn’t require a degree in ornithology, a lab test or even an app for most growers to determine whether bird poop near their crops presents a food safety risk. They just need to ask themselves a simple question: How big is it?

Mussel Bed Surveyed Before World War II Still Thriving

Katherine E Kerlin — January 16, 2025

A mussel bed in northern California is as healthy and biodiverse as it was about 80 years ago, when two young students surveyed it shortly before one was sent to fight in World War II, finds a new �ٺ��Ƶ study.

Wildfire, Smoke and Air Quality Experts

Katherine E Kerlin — January 15, 2025

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

Storing Carbon in Buildings Could Help Address Climate Change

Andy Fell — January 09, 2025

Construction materials such as concrete and plastic have the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide, according to a new study by civil engineers and earth systems scientists at the University of California, Davis and Stanford University. The study, published Jan. 10 in Science, shows that combined with steps to decarbonize the economy, storing CO2 in buildings could help the world achieve goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

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.

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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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.

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