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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Study 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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A 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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Synthetic Microfiber Emissions from Wash Cycles Polluting Land Environments
Researchers find that 5.6 million metric tonnes of synthetic microfibers have been emitted from apparel washing onto terrestrial environments
Sep 16 2020
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More Rigorous Research Needed on Environmental Impacts of Expanded Agriculture
Review of literature on the environmental impacts of increased agricultural production call for more rigorous studies
Sep 10 2020
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Future Extreme Atmospheric River Storms May Cause Unprecedented Flooding in California
Study predicts that heavy flood events over the Sierra Nevadas will become more extreme under climate warming
Sep 4 2020
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Sustainably Managed Fisheries and Mariculture Could Produce More Food with Less Impact
A study led by Bren researchers finds that food from the sea could increase by 74% by 2050 with a friendlier environmental impact than land-based food
Aug 20 2020
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Study Finds Chilean Reforestation Programs Decrease Biodiversity
Without requirements for native species, Chilean reforestation subsidies decreased biodiversity
Jun 26 2020
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Mo'orea: Coral Reef Research in Paradise
UCSB highlights coral reef research by Bren faculty and grad students at LTER station in Mo'orea
Jun 15 2020
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Monitoring Wastewater to Predict COVID-19 Trends
Researchers at Bren develop methods to monitor COVID-19 virus through community wastewater
May 19 2020
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Social Marketing Boosts Sustainable Fishing Practices
Study shows social marketing helps communities adopt sustainable fishing practices
Apr 28 2020