Science and Climate Content

Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation Groundbreaking

Emily C. Dooley — May 31, 2024 - 2:29pm

Construction officially began on the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation Wednesday with a groundbreaking event at the University of California, Davis.

A Drying Salton Sea Pollutes Neighboring Communities

Emily C. Dooley — May 29, 2024 - 12:00pm

Dust particles from the Salton Sea’s exposed lakebed increased air pollution in local communities, found a ��˽��̳�� Davis study. The pollution coincides with reduced flows into the lake.

Smoke Covered 70% of California During Biggest Wildfire Years

Katherine E Kerlin — May 22, 2024 - 9:32am

As much as 70% of California was covered by wildfire smoke during parts of 2020 and 2021, according to a ��˽��̳�� Davis study.

Alaska’s Rusting Waters: Pristine Rivers and Streams Turning Orange

Emily C. Dooley — May 20, 2024 - 11:54am

Thawing permafrost in Alaska could be exposing minerals to weathering, which is staining rivers orange. ��˽��̳�� Davis and partners are investigating.

Fighting Climate Change with Bee-utiful Pollinator Gardens

Malia Reiss — May 09, 2024 - 1:44pm

From daisies and lavender to sunflowers and orange blossoms, flower gardens not only result in beautiful table centerpieces, bragging rights and a joyful hobby. They can also be hugely beneficial to local pollinators and, by close extension, food security and biodiversity.

Creative Writing a Gateway to Creative Climate Solutions

Malia Reiss — May 06, 2024 - 12:27pm

Creative storytelling and art can help the world process the changing climate. Collaborations between artists and scientists can give rise to new, innovative solutions.

A Winemaking Byproduct Can Reduce Dairy Cattle Emissions

Malia Reiss — April 29, 2024 - 3:11pm

��˽��̳�� Davis researchers are feeding grape pomace, a byproduct of winemaking, to dairy cattle to reduce methane emissions.

U.S. Reservoirs Hold Billions of Pounds of Fish

Katherine E Kerlin — April 29, 2024 - 8:57am

U.S. reservoirs hold more than 7 billion pounds of fish, a ��˽��̳�� Davis study estimates. Properly managed, these existing reservoir ecosystems could help food security and conservation.

7 Inspiring Climate Change Solutions

Katherine E Kerlin — April 22, 2024 - 9:06am

Plastic made from cheese whey? Growing food with pistachio shells? Wildfire-proof housing? Seven inspiring ��˽��̳�� Davis research projects seek climate solutions for California and beyond.

Coal Train Pollution Increases Health Risks and Disparities

Katherine E Kerlin — April 18, 2024 - 11:00am

The first health impact study of coal train pollution centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, with ��˽��̳�� Davis scientists finding communities near passing coal trains suffer worse health outcomes.