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Can China Lead on Climate? UC San Diego Professor Explains

China has just unveiled a new set of climate targets that will shape the pace of global decarbonization for years to come. To help make sense of what’s at stake, UC San Diego’s Michael Davidson explains what these new goals mean.

New Forecast-Informed Decision-Making Tool Implemented at Northern California Reservoir

For the first time in 66 years, the principles of modern-day weather forecasting will be used to enhance a Northern California reservoir's dual mission of flood risk management and water supply security.

Retreating Glaciers May Send Fewer Nutrients to the Ocean

The cloudy, sediment-laden meltwater from glaciers is a key source of nutrients for ocean life, but a new study suggests that as climate change causes many glaciers to shrink and retreat their meltwater may become less nutritious.

Researchers Chart Path for Investors to Build a Cleaner Aviation Industry

Cutting planet-warming pollution to near-zero will take more than inventing new clean technologies—it will require changing how the world invests in them. That’s especially true for industries like aviation.

UC San Diego Ranks 5th Globally for Sustainability Efforts

UC San Diego is one of the top five universities recognized globally by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) for sustainability.

Climate Questions Are Human Questions

When people think about energy, they often picture power plants, grids and technology. That’s part of it, of course. But for Deepti Chatti, the questions are also far more personal.

New Species Survival Commission Fills Critical Gap in Conservation

A new species survival commission for microbiology and microbes will serve as a global safeguard for microbial biodiversity and to pursue coordinated conservation action, filling a critical gap in microbial conservation.

Experts Warn Against Five Polar Geoengineering Ideas

A team of international scientists is urging caution against five of the most-discussed polar geoengineering ideas, stating they are highly unlikely to help the polar regions and could harm ecosystems, international relations, and reduce our chances of reaching net zero by 2050.

Ocean Warming Projected to Stall Expected Mangrove Recovery

Increasing ocean temperatures will erase mangrove restoration gains, according to new research. Scripps Oceanography scientists and colleagues project that by 2100 the world would lose out on 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) of mangroves and associated ecosystem services worth $28 billion annually.

Weathering Change: Fewer Cold Fatalities, More Heat Emergencies in California

Rising temperatures in California are causing fewer cold-related deaths, outweighing heat-related deaths. However, hotter temperatures significantly increases emergency department visits – a previously overlooked consequence of climate change that could place greater burden on the healthcare system.

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