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‘We Have a Chance.’ Climate Scientists Weigh in on IPCC Report

by Kat Kerlin
August 30, 2021

Researcher Brandon Berry from the 91��Ƭ Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center collects data from a research vessel on the water at Lake Tahoe amid smoke-filled skies.

Science, Despite Smoke, at Lake Tahoe

by Kat Kerlin
August 27, 2021

Aerial view of Shasta Dam with mountains in background

Dams Ineffective for Cold-Water Conservation

by Kat Kerlin
August 25, 2021

Alpine lake with backdrop of mountains in high elevations of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Drought and Climate Change Shift Tree Disease in Sierra Nevada

by Kat Kerlin
August 24, 2021

Smoke and haze over a Yolo County neighborhood

Hope Amid the Heavy

by Kat Kerlin
August 23, 2021

Lake Tahoe with snow-capped mountains in background under winter clouds

Annual Report Assesses the State of Lake Tahoe

by Andy Fell
August 12, 2021

Thousands of microbead pellets from a ripped pool toy scatter across the surface of Lake Tahoe in July 2021.

Plastic ‘Pool’ Toy Pollution in the Wild

by Kat Kerlin
July 29, 2021

Cultural Biases Impact Native Fish, Too

by Kat Kerlin
July 26, 2021

Detecting Wildlife Illness and Death With New Early Alert System

by Kat Kerlin
July 14, 2021

Female scientist lowers a Secchi disk from a research boat into Lake Tahoe to measure lake clarity.

2020 Lake Tahoe Clarity Report

by 91��Ƭ Davis News and Media Relations/Tahoe Regional Planning Agency
July 08, 2021

A close-up of a wood block and earth block and a blowtorch

The House That Doesn’t Burn

by Kat Kerlin
June 30, 2021

Title card: "Spring Back from Wildfire"

Springing Back From Wildfire

by Kat Kerlin
June 30, 2021

Three Grants for Biofuels Research

by Andy Fell
June 29, 2021

Woman in NASA sweatshirt stands in front of boat called Sally Ride

Redefining ‘Success’ in Science Can Help Fight Climate Change

by Kat Kerlin
June 21, 2021

Legs shown of person on paddleboard in water toward sun

Helping Out Lakes in Hot Water

by Kat Kerlin
June 09, 2021

Sierra Nevada red fox in dry Sierra Nevada grassland

What Does the Fox Poop Say?

by Meghan Snow
June 04, 2021

Woman sitting on park bench smiling at camera with lake and trees in background

Environmental Justice: Empowering Communities Through Science

by Kat Kerlin
May 24, 2021

old-growth lichen attached to branches

Lichens Slow to Return After Wildfire

by Kat Kerlin
May 10, 2021

Female college student tends sweet peppers in field at 91��Ƭ Davis' Student Farm.

Committing to a Better Planet

by Kat Kerlin
May 05, 2021

Super bloom in Joshua Tree National Park

Solar Development: Super Bloom or Super Bust for Desert Species?

by Kat Kerlin
May 03, 2021

aerial photo of LA freeway traffic

Decarbonizing California Transportation by 2045

by 91��Ƭ Davis News and Media Relations
April 21, 2021

Woman scientist conducts tests in winery laboratory

The Wines of Change

by Kat Kerlin
April 07, 2021

Water Talk Podcast Launches Season 2: ‘Drought Is Back!’

by 91��Ƭ Davis News and Media Relations
April 02, 2021

seagrass spreads across bay with red boat in background

Seagrasses Turn Back the Clock on Ocean Acidification

by Kat Kerlin
March 31, 2021

Three people with masks stand in a smoky vineyard

When Smoke Gets In Your Wine

by Chris Macias
March 31, 2021

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