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dolphin swimming with plastic bag on fin
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Joao Vianna/Getty Images

A new study in Science maps out a comprehensive plan to eliminate plastic pollution by 2050

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A whitebark pine growing on the rock overlooking Big Pine Creek in the Eastern Sierra Nevada.
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Joan Dudney
Whitebark pines growing in cold, high elevation regions grew more during droughts, which lengthened their growing season.

How a drought affects trees depends on what’s been holding them back
A pumpjack nestled between trees and luxury homes.
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iStock
California currently has no setback restrictions, so oil production can occur in the middle of neighborhoods like Signal Hill, in Los Angeles.

Keeping California’s oil in the ground will improve health but affect jobs
Hillside daisy blankets hills in yellow, with splashes of pink, orange and blue.
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Joan Dudney
California’s wildflowers have painted parts of the state in a dazzling array of colors.

Tending to our superblooms requires developing plans for people to enjoy them
aerial view of wildfire marching across a forest landscape
Where fire is a natural part of the ecosystem, it can create space and opportunities for adaptations and new species

Naturally fire-prone ecosystems tend to have more species of birds and mammals, a new study reveals
blue lab coat with UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA in yellow stitching
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Matt Perko

A University of California multi-campus initiative strives to boost diversity within its STEM teaching faculty ranks
A small landslide covered part of Jesusita Trail north of Stevens Park
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Harrison Tasoff
A small landslide covered part of Jesusita Trail north of Stevens Park. The debris basin nearby was completely filled by upstream sediment.

When Flood Follows Fire
dimly lit shark with black background
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Photo by Laura College, Unsplash

Researchers use machine learning to map where sharks face the most risk from longline fishing

Taking Ocean Vital Signs

A Legacy of Research
A dusky-footed woodrat with baby in tow

Mapping Lyme Disease Out West

Insight and Influence
bowl containing assorted vegetables

The Environmental Footprint of Food
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