Energy, Climate & Environment News

Berkeley researchers have found a type of porous material that quickly sucks up carbon dioxide from ambient air.

The ambitious World Humanities report is a six-year global effort that includes 10 recommendations for how to protect the humanities.

With the help of deep learning, scientists have leveraged citizen science data from iNaturalist to create the highest resolution map yet of plant distributions throughout California.

New research reveals hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States cause a surge of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm hits.

A new study shows that electric vehicle tax credits decreased climate pollution and benefited US vehicle manufacturers but have mixed benefits relative to taxpayer costs.

New insights could lead to more effective mitigation that saves lives and property.

The state’s aggressive emissions policies have reduced exposure to PM2.5 air pollution by 65% since 2000, but low-income communities of color still breathe the dirtiest air.

UC Berkeley postdoc makes the case for Neurospora-laced oat pulp and cheesy moldy bread.

Sunaura Taylor' new book Disabled Ecologies, document how residents organized one of the earliest and most successful environmental justice movements in the country.

Research could help communities most impacted by climate change.

Well-planned reforestation projects have up to 10 times more low-cost carbon removal potential than previous estimates

As lawmakers scramble to reform homeowners’ insurance regulations, a new study examines how insurers are pricing wildfire risk — and how different strategies can significantly impact premiums.

"With an issue that we know is going to worsen as climate change progresses, we have an opportunity to take proactive action to prevent future harms," UC Berkeley assistant professor David J.X. ​González said.

Biogenic sources like trees and other plants emit volatile organic compounds that react with anthropogenic pollutants, leading to formation of summertime air pollution in the region.

The projects involve investigating pinyon pine forest ecology and cultural values, monitoring fisheries, and surveying the changing landscapes of California Indian Public Domain Lands.

UC Berkeley’s Omar Yaghi received a top sustainability prize on June 18 for his pioneering discoveries unlocking essential tools to combat the climate crisis.