A new study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego offers a first-of-its-kind look at how deeper coordination among Western U.S. states could lower the cost of decarbonizing the electric grid—and speed up the clean energy transition.
The UC San Diego campus is home to the largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network of any academic institution in the western world with a growing number of EV chargers expected to exceed 1,200 within the next year.
Learn more about how NOAA support is critical for providing environmental intelligence necessary to keep the public safe, fisheries healthy, and Americans at large better prepared for extreme weather impacts to society.
Shermin de Silva researches the ecology, social dynamics and communication of elephants. In recognition of Earth Day 2025, de Silva provides an inside look at a new book she has published on elephant behavior and conservation, along with questions to consider to protect their future.
UC San Diego astronomy professor Ethan Nadler has launched a new program with The Preuss School that shows high school students how to combine the power of data science with the wonders of the universe.
Our planet is under growing pressure—whether it’s the safety of the food we eat, the quality of the air we breathe or the stability of the systems we rely on—and UC San Diego researchers are stepping up with science-driven solutions.
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