Extreme Heat in South Asia Challenges Worker Performances
October 22, 2024
UC San Diego’s Teevrat Garg explores how extreme heat affects workforces in low- and middle-income countries.
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A New Kind of Authoritarianism: Democracy in Decline at Home and Abroad
October 22, 2024
UC San Diego based faculty are leading the Future of Democracy initiative, which brings together multiple disciplines and perspectives from across the University of California to better understand why illiberal regimes—governing systems that hide their nondemocratic practices behind formally democratic institutions and procedures—are increasingly on the rise and what the consequences are for populations around the globe.
Is Democracy in Peril?
October 14, 2024
UC San Diego professors discuss the status of democracy worldwide.
Despite Progress, China Remains Tethered to Coal as Climate Change Pressures Mount
October 8, 2024
A new paper from the University of California San Diego details how China faces numerous political, economic and technological obstacles as it tries to transition away from coal—the country’s primary energy source—while balancing the need to combat climate change with the need for energy security.
Public Attention Can Drive Governments to Take Meaningful Environmental Actions
October 3, 2024
A new study from the University of California San Diego’s School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals that public outcry can lead to significant environmental action, even when public administrations are openly hostile to environmental priorities.
How AI Can Help Stop the Spread of Misinformation
September 17, 2024
Machine learning algorithms significantly outperform human judgment in detecting lying during high-stakes strategic interactions, according to new research from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management.
New Study Reveals Food Waste Bans Ineffective in Reducing Landfill Waste, Except in Massachusetts
September 12, 2024
Of the first five U.S. states to implement food waste bans, only Massachusetts was successful at diverting waste away from landfills and incinerators, according to a new study from the University of California Rady School of Management.
New Report Shows Greater Interest in Labor Unions, Especially Among Young Workers
July 30, 2024
A new report from the University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy reveals significant changes in support for labor unions among U.S. workers.
Extreme Heat in India: A Crisis on the Rise
July 30, 2024
As global temperatures continue to rise, India is grappling with increasingly severe heat waves. As early as April, many Indian cities, including New Delhi, the capital, have experienced record temperatures above 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations
July 23, 2024
The 2018 Supreme Court decision that allowed states to legalize sports betting has expanded online gambling markets significantly—recent data show that online gaming reached a record 29.3% of total commercial gaming revenue in the first quarter of this year.
