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8.17.11 — Sierra magazine says we're still cool (and greener)
UC Davis is greener and cooler this year, moving into the Top 10 of Sierra magazine’s annual ranking of the “greenest” colleges in the United States. UC Davis earned the eighth spot, up from 16 a year ago, on the magazine's “America’s Coolest Schools” list.
1.20.11 — Study shows plants moved downhill, not up, in warming world
A UC Davis researcher and co-authors challenge a widely held assumption that plants will move uphill in response to warmer temperatures.
11.15.10 — New Tahoe analysis adds 'when' and 'how much' to climate-change forecasts
UC Davis scientists issued the most detailed forecast to date of likely climate-change effects at Lake Tahoe.
10.27.10 — Low elevations hold climate surprises
Contrary to expectations, climate change has had a significant effect on mountain plants at low elevations, says a new study led by a UC Davis researcher.
10.12.10 — Warmer ocean waters favor aliens over natives
Warmer oceans promote invasive animals and threaten natives, say UC Davis marine biologists who report striking new evidence from Bodega Bay.
10.12.10 — Stream bank biodiversity serves farmers, ranchers
On farms and rangelands, the stream areas with the greatest variety of plants and organisms have the healthiest soil and least pollution potential, according to a new UC Davis study.
10.7.10 — Arboretum fall sale focuses on native plants
Oct. 16 is the Arboretum fall sale, with Arboretum All-Stars and other native plants available to purchase and plant at home.
9.30.10 — Fish expert recognized for work in San Francisco Estuary
UC Davis Professor Peter Moyle's dedication to fish conservation over the past 40 years was recognized when he received the 2010 Brown-Nichols Science Award.
8.16.10 — Lake Tahoe clarity held steady in 2009
Lake Tahoe clarity held steady in 2009 for the ninth year in a row, but remains significantly poorer than in previous decades, according to UC Davis scientists who have monitored the lake for more than 40 years.
8.6.10 — Three UC Davis students named Switzer environmental fellows
Graduate students in the Ecology and the International Agricultural Development graduate groups were honored with this prestigious fellowship in 2010.
7.26.10 — Fiske Guide: We’re in the top 10 for enviro studies
7.16.10 — New Tahoe education center emphasizes green
And blue, too, as in efforts to preserve the lake’s renowned clarity
7.13.10 — Daily Green: UC Davis one of 10 best for enviro studies
7.9.10 — Scientists roll out 'not-welcome' mats to kill Tahoe clams
Rubber mats are used to control invasive clam populations in Lake Tahoe. The clams threaten the lake's trademark clarity.
5.3.10 — Gulf oil spill has UC Davis wildlife expert on the scene
2.9.10 — Climate: Researchers say ‘tipping points’ may arrive without warning
A new University of California, Davis, study by a top ecological forecaster says it is harder than experts thought to predict when sudden shifts in Earth’s natural systems will occur.
1.11.10 — Butterflies reeling from impacts of climate and development
UC Davis researcher finds that California butterflies are suffering from climate change and land development.
12.11.09 — Hungry garden
UC Davis Botanical Conservatory houses one of the world's largest collections of carnivorous plants, protecting these rare plants for the future.
6.29.09 — UC Davis Introduces all-star plants to California gardens
A little bit of UC Davis is blooming in backyard gardens this summer, as retail nurseries in the Bay Area and Sacramento region roll out their offerings of Arboretum All-Stars, plants that have proven to be ideal for low-input, water-thrifty California landscapes.
6.12.09 — UC Davis’ Sustainable Second Century
After celebrating its first century, UC Davis should focus on sustainability for next 100 years, says this UC Davis Magazine column.
4.8.09 — Foolproof, low-thirst plants for California gardens
4.6.09 — UC Davis 'Arboretum All-Stars' now available in north-state nurseries
12.19.08 — Troubled Waters in Tanzania
UC Davis researchers are working in Tanzania to help improve the areas health and environment.
9.26.08 — Climate Change Alters Base of Tahoe Food Web
UC Davis researchers at Lake Tahoe published the first evidence that climate change alters the makeup of algae, which are the foundation of the web of life in freshwater lakes.
9.12.08 — 100 Ways that UC Davis Has Transformed the World
UC Davis has transformed the world in many ways, including through environmental contributions.
7.18.08 — Predicting climate change; Prof solves nitrogen paradox, portending improved accuracy
6.25.08 — Learning from fishing at Lake Tahoe
UC Davis scientists are using their new knowledge of endangered fish at Lake Tahoe to help save fish in trouble elsewhere.
6.18.08 — UC Davis Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability
A new Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability office will coordinate universitywide efforts on sustainability, seed money will support new projects, and a new committee will advise the chancellor on sustainability.
5.27.08 — New Book Promotes GMOs and Organic Farming
In their new book, "Tomorrow's Table: Organic Farming, Genetics, and the Future of Food," Pamela Ronald and Raoul Adamchak assert that genetically engineered, organically grown crops offer a boost for food production in an environmentally conscious way.
4.14.08 — New Grape Rootstocks Fight Pests Naturally
3.24.08 — Warming Could Radically Change Lake Tahoe in 10 Years
11.26.07 — New Drought-tolerant Plants Offer Hope for Warming World
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11.19.07 — Energy for the future
UC Davis is engineering a sustainable future: Let us count the ways
12.15.06 — Green Building for a Blue Lake
The Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, a green building that will house environmental research, is unveiled.
9.29.06 — Green gardening education project awarded $141,139
Arboretum receives grant for new education programs.
10.4.04 — Don't Lose Sight of Urban Forest With Small Trees
UC Davis researcher believes the trend away from large trees in urban development is a costly mistake.
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