Climate Change

The International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) Series: Adaptive Grazing Management

July 23, 2026

By Fadzayi E Mashiri

On California’s Central Coast, where grassland and oak savannas stretch across rugged rangelands, one ranching operation is helping redefine what it means to steward the land. Founded in the early 1880s, the T.O. Cattle Company has weathered generations of California ranching history. In 1991, Joe and Julie…

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Daisy Prado holds a shell as she explores Duxbury Reef as part of a UC California Naturalist course excursion

After UC California Naturalist course, City Gurlz Hike founder strives to instill wonder

April 23, 2026

By Michael Hsu

By getting her certification through UC Environmental Stewards, Daisy Prado helps participants at her City Gurlz Hike events to pursue curiosity.

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Baskets of cherry tomatoes on display in the produce section of a grocery store.

New publication on translating climate–food–health science into action

March 24, 2026

A new open-access publication outlines how to better translate science at the climate–food–health nexus into effective policy and practice. Published in Advances in Nutrition, authors propose a practical framework grounded in ecological systems thinking to help decision-makers navigate the complex…

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Sarah-Mae Nelson: A voice of science and hope for Earth’s future

March 23, 2026

By Michael Hsu

For Women's History Month, UC ANR recognizes Sarah-Mae Nelson for her enduring contributions in environmental education and climate communications.

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Igor's Urban Website!: Page

Urban streams, storms, and homeless populations

Starting in 2024, I have been collaborating on a large set of studies to examine conditions in urban streams across the San Francisco Bay Area. These studies involve GIS modeling, remote sensing, and in-field stream surveying, as well as surveys of homeless encampments and interviews with residents. …

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A man stands outside a tent located on the banks of a canal that has a low level of water

Heavy rains threaten homeless people living in Bay Area stream corridors

March 9, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Rainstorms are increasingly dangerous for homeless people living near rivers and streams, according to University of California scientists.

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UCCE Ventura hosts growers, public for workshop on climate impacts on agriculture

February 27, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

UC Cooperative Extension of Ventura County hosted a recent workshop examining the intersection of climate change and agriculture which attracted dozens of growers and other engaged member of the public.

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Green Blog: Article

Ventura County stands out as climate ‘hot spot,’ UC ANR scientist warns farmers

February 25, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

Ventura County is an agricultural hub renowned for premium produce. But this coastal region is also one of the fastest-warming counties in the nation.

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A native plant pocket park with Downtown LA buildings in the distance.

‘Pocket parks’ promise climate resiliency on a small scale. Are they working?

December 18, 2025

By Caroline D Champlin

UCCE specialist Monica Palta is launching a research project to gauge whether pocket parks are delivering on environmental and social goals.

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Nikolai Schweitzer gestures at the trench built into a hillside at Sierra Foothill REC

‘Weathering’ rock dust in farm fields – a down-to-earth climate solution?

October 30, 2025

By Michael Hsu

UC researchers have devised a first-of-its-kind study to measure the carbon sequestered by enhanced rock weathering, a promising agricultural practice.

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