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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.
11.14.10 — Global Climate Summit: UC Davis researchers present an afternoon of appetizers
Delegates who arrived early for the Governors' Global Climate Summit 3 got a taste of UC Davis' research prowess and forward thinking.
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.
8.16.10 — Grow a passion for sustainable living in the EC Garden
If learning how to grow your own food is an interest of yours, you need to look no further than the Experimental College Community Garden.
7.16.10 — New Tahoe education center emphasizes green
And blue, too, as in efforts to preserve the lake’s renowned clarity
1.11.10 — ASI: New UC strip-tillage online publication for farmers
A UC online publication outlines strip-tillage, a management practice with potential to benefit farmers while decreasing the amount of soil disturbed and dust.
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.
1.11.10 — ASI: UC Davis begins $2.8 million studies
UC Davis researchers will receive $2.8 million in new grants to study the use and impacts of nitrogen.
1.4.10 — UC Davis recognizes distinguished alumni
Craig McNamara, owner of Sierra Farms, is among the alumni who will be honored on Jan. 30. McNamara practices science-based organic farming and serves as a role model for the more than 2,000 people who visit his farm each year.
12.29.09 — All ski runs are not created equal
Ski slope grading, compared to clearing, is worse for plant abundance and promotes erosion.
10.9.09 — New GSM building opens
The GSM building, built to demanding environmental standards, opens on campus.
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.
6.11.09 — UC Davis begins $2.8 million in studies of agricultural nitrogen's impacts
4.8.09 — Foolproof, low-thirst plants for California gardens
4.6.09 — UC Davis 'Arboretum All-Stars' now available in north-state nurseries
3.20.09 — At home in nature
Get outside and reconnect to the real world at Stebbins Cold Canyon Reserve.
1.8.09 — UC Davis honors six distinguished alumni
John Landers of Lago Sul, Brazil, '65, director of the Zero Tillage Farmers Association in the Central Savannah of Brazil, is one of the alumni honored
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.
9.12.08 — The Second Century: UC Davis Arboretum GATEways Project
Arboretum Gateway Project will include a focus will be on the environment.
7.25.08 — UC Davis shares in $12.3 million grant for large-scale 'carbon farm' in delta
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.
6.13.08 — Planting the Seeds of Change
“Sustainability” is a concept that has its roots in agriculture. Student farm slideshow included.
3.14.08 — Beyond the Bottom Line
M.B.A. grads bring sustainable business practices to their work.
1.17.08 — Cover Crop Debris May Help Crops and Environment
11.26.07 — New Drought-tolerant Plants Offer Hope for Warming World
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10.25.07 — Agricultural Soil Erosion Is Not Adding to Global Warming
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10.2.07 — Agricultural soil erosion off hook as CO2 factor in global warming
9.27.07 — 'Farm-to-Fork' Conference Focuses on Energy, Carbon Emissions From Food
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5.3.07 — IPM Saves Roses, Reduces Pesticide Use
UC Davis researchers are reporting the largest successful use of integrated pest management in the commercial floriculture industry.
10.13.06 — Savoring an ‘edible’ landscape
The Grounds division is tending a half-dozen planting beds filled with edibles at the Plant and Environmental Sciences Building.
10.13.06 — The grounds for earthly success
UC Davis' Grounds program earned a Grand Award in this year's Green Star Awards program.
9.29.06 — Green gardening education project awarded $141,139
Arboretum receives grant for new education programs.
10.21.05 — Key themes reflected in new faculty hiring
A competition to identify the campus's highest priorities will add new faculty positions to programs that include those that focus on sustainability.
7.6.05 — Kellogg Foundation Provides $1.5 Million for Endowed Professorship in Sustainable Agriculture
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.
8.5.04 — UC Davis and Sierra Nevada College Launch New Tahoe Research Center
Plans are for an environmentally-sound Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences.
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