
A Global Network of Marine Protected Areas Can Substantially Improve Future Catch
News
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Research
Seasonal 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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Research
Wealthier 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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Research
Decade-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 Media
Faculty 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 News
Bren 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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Research
Smaller 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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Research
Global 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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Research
Rural 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