Climate Change

Baskets of cherry tomatoes on display in the produce section of a grocery store.
Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

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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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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Los diseños y beneficios de los materiales permeables
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Materiales Permeables: Un Enfoque Sostenible para las Aguas Pluviales

July 28, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 Las superficies impermeables, como el hormigón o el asfalto, han permitido el desarrollo urbano a gran escala en todo el sur de California al proporcionar cimientos estables para las estructuras de los edificios, facilitar el movimiento eficiente de peatones y vehículos, y transportar rápidamente el…
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