Research

Study Shows Preemptive Overfishing in Announced Marine Reserves

Professors Meng and Costello find that promising to solve an environmental problem may initially worsen it
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Bren Researchers Share Strategies for Living with Wildfire

Wildfires are inevitable – increasing home losses, fatalities and costs are not.
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Mobile Accountability

A study tests whether simple text messages revealing local government corruption can empower citizens, shift voting behavior, and improve public services, showing how mobile technology strengthens accountability in developing countries.
Faculty News, Research

First Peer-Reviewed Study of Global Market for Ecosystem Services

Professor James Salzman finds that the global market for ecosystem services has surged to $36 billion in annual transactions.
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Rebuilding Fish Stocks Can Reduce Bycatch

Study finds that ending overfishing would stop the population declines of endangered bycatch species about half the time
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Research Reveals Why Both Parties Disapprove of Congress

Professor Sarah Anderson contributes to research into the root of Americans' bipartisan disapproval of lawmakers
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Conserving the Forests

A study evaluates RSPO palm oil certification in Indonesia, revealing it can reduce deforestation in certified plantations. However, its impact is limited, especially in peatlands and older plantations with little remaining forest.
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Scientists Reveal First-Ever Global Map of Total Human Effects on Oceans

A first global-scale study shows humans heavily impact over 40% of the world’s oceans. Maps reveal where activities like fishing, pollution, and climate change overlap, guiding urgent conservation efforts.