Globally Coordinated Efforts to Protect The Ocean Could Offer Lasting Benefits for Three of Humanity's Most Pressing Challenges
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Student NewsBren PhD Researchers Awarded 2021 Switzer Fellowships
Gabriela Alberola and Timnit Kefela are recipients of the prestigious Switzer Foundation fellowship award
Jun 18 2021
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ResearchGlobally Coordinated Efforts to Protect The Ocean Could Offer Lasting Benefits for Three of Humanity's Most Pressing Challenges
A team of 26 international researchers mapped priority ocean protection areas based on global targets for marine conservation, food security and climate action.
May 3 2021
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ResearchWidespread River Water Leakage into Aquifers Could Lead to Disappearing Streams
Through an unprecedented data-compilation project, Bren researchers reveal the extent to which rivers are losing water to underlying aquifers across the U.S.
Apr 9 2021
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ResearchExtreme Fire Weather Conditions Projected to Be Global "New Normal" this Century
Taking fire risk elements into account, Bren researchers calculate that extreme fire weather will become the new normal for two-thirds of the world by the end of this century.
Jan 21 2021
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ResearchWealthier and Whiter Areas More Likely to Receive Help After Wildfires
A new study and working paper discusses how the cost of public agency lobbying perpetuates inequality in wildfire risk
Dec 16 2020
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ResearchSeasonal UV Light Exposure Affects COVID-19 Spread
Studying a global dataset of COVID-19 cases and weather conditions, researchers found that environmental UV light exposure slows the spread of the virus.
Dec 16 2020
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ResearchDecade-long Amazon Soy Moratorium in Brazil Reduced Deforestation
Compounded by a cattle moratorium and multi-sector collaboration, more than 18,000 square kilometers of Amazon forest were saved
Dec 14 2020
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In the MediaFaculty Comments on Fossil Fuel Industry's Impact on Communities of Color
Affiliate faculty and political science professor Leah Stokes quoted in LA Times article.
Nov 23 2020
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Faculty NewsBren Researchers Named to 2020 Highly Cited List
Professors Costello, Halpern, Suh, and Tilman are among the most influential researchers in the world.
Nov 18 2020
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ResearchSmaller Cropland Areas with Diverse Agriculture Could Be Key to Less Pesticide Use
Analyzing 13 years of agricultural data, study finds "economy of scale" and monoculture farming lead to heavier pesticide use
Nov 9 2020
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ResearchGlobal Agricultural Emissions a Barrier to Climate Change Targets
Food system carbon emissions must be reduced considerably to meet the central goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a new study
Nov 7 2020
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ResearchRural Farmers Benefit from Lean Season Loans
In a two-year study with rural Zambian farmers, researchers found that small loans greatly improved quality of life between annual harvests.
Nov 2 2020
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ResearchStudy Calculates Loss of Blue Carbon Sequestration from Fishing
Ocean fisheries have a surprising carbon footprint due to prevention of carcass sink, storing carbon in the deep ocean
Oct 29 2020
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ResearchA Global Network of Marine Protected Areas Can Substantially Improve Future Catch
Study reveals expanding existing global MPAs by just 5% can improve future catch by at least 20%
Oct 27 2020
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Bren NewsUCSB Graduate Division Announces Racial Justice Fellowships
The Racial Justice Fellowships will provide recipients $8,000 in summer funding for three years on top of a five-year package of full funding.
Oct 21 2020
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Bren NewsUCSB 'Race to Justice' Event Series to Examine Systemic Racism
Race to Justice features hour-long virtual events with leading activists, creatives and thinkers to expand our understanding of racism and how race impacts society, and to inspire an expansive approach to advancing racial equality.
Oct 16 2020
