A new study published in the journal Forest Ecology and Management has identified dead biomass and live tree dentistry as major factors in the 2020 Creek Fire.
Deciphering Microbial Mysteries
Rausser College students are helping reshape our understanding of the bacterial world.
More oil and gas wells in redlined neighborhoods
Study shows that historically marginalized communities are exposed to more wells and their accompanying pollution.
For cannabis farms, ecosystem science is scarce
High Country News interviews Phoebe Parker-Shames, a PhD candidate studying the West’s emerging, and rarely researched, industry.
Polynesian Island yields ‘treasure trove’ of fungal biodiversity
Matteo Garbelotto, ESPM faculty member, explores some of the fungal kingdom's "uncharted territory."
New tool visualizes cannabis production in Southern Oregon
Researchers at the Berkeley Cannabis Research Center have created a mapping tool to help guide local land use planning discussions and decisions.
With climate change, Berkeley snow lab’s mission remains critical
Central Sierra Snow Laboratory Manager Andrew Schwartz and Director Robert Rhew, professor in ESPM, talk about the station's important work monitoring California's snowpack.
Two endangered glass frogs discovered near Andean mining sites
ESPM PhD Candidate Becca Brunner says the discovery highlights the region’s “cryptic diversity” and the importance of conservation.
Historical redlining is associated with present-day air pollution disparities in U.S. cities
A new national analysis of air quality data found a strong correlation between historic housing discrimination and air pollution.
How Indigenous burning shaped the Klamath’s forests for a millennia
A new study from ESPM researchers found that decades of logging and fire suppression have left California’s forests prone to drought, infestation, and catastrophic wildfire.
Leaks an Untapped Opportunity for Water Savings
New research from Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension Ellen Bruno found that reducing leaks is a cost-effective way to save urban water.
New therapy breakthrough changes the shape of treatment for undruggable diseases
Research by NST Professor Daniel Nomura may have applications in treatments for cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and genetic disorders.
U.N. climate report underscores urgency of cutting carbon emissions
Patrick Gonzalez, ESPM associate adjunct professor, served as a lead author of the chapter on terrestrial ecosystems.
Transnational land investments induce competition for water resources
A study co-authored by Paolo D’Odorico suggests that the transition from smallholder farming to large-scale commercial agriculture is enhancing the strain on water availability.
Just What Is a ‘Resilient’ Forest, Anyway?
Study finds that resilient, frequent-fire forests have far fewer trees.
Copper-based chemicals may be contributing to ozone depletion
ESPM professor Robert Rhew was the senior author of the recent study on our atmosphere.
Want to limit carbon and curb wildfire? Create a market for small trees
A new analysis by Rausser College researchers shows how the state can effectively reduce wildfire risk through forest thinning while continuing to limit carbon emissions.
Plants Buy Us Time to Slow Climate Change – But Not Enough to Stop It
New research from the lab of Trevor Keenan shows that plants are photosynthesizing more in response to more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
CRISPRing the microbiome is just around the corner
CRISPR is widely used to target specific cell types, but only one at a time. Two new techniques developed in the lab of Jill Banfield allow CRISPR editing of genes in multiple cell types simultaneously.
Understanding why some “fire-loving” fungi thrive after wildfire
In a new study, PMB researchers and their colleagues uncover a food source that allows some fungi to flourish after a fire.