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Matt Perko
UC Santa Barbara associate professor Leah Stokes researches public policy, public opinion and political behavior, with a focus on energy, environment and climate change.

Leah Stokes receives the prestigious Schneider Award for Outstanding Science Communication

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Matt Perko

University names winners of top student awards for Class of 2024
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When it comes to erosion of democracy, not all social media are equally harmful
A collage image of the photos and books related to Cedric and Elizabeth Robinson
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The collection reflects the careers of the Robinsons, renowned for their seminal scholarship and activism that had wide-ranging influence.

New collection will enable discovery and exploration of the influential work of Cedric and Elizabeth Robinson
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Decarbonizing the grid is the dawn of a new era of electricity.

Equitably decarbonizing California: A multi-campus collaboration will help the Golden State reach its energy goals
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Technology and democracy in crisis: time to ‘get uncomfortable and get curious’
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Wind energy projects in North America are more likely to be opposed by white, wealthy communities
U.S. Supreme Court building
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The Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

Scholars reflect on Supreme Court ruling and higher education in the post-affirmative action era
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Pahl Initiative symposium on affordable housing convenes scholarship, politics and journalism

Fuel for Thought
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Denial, Doubt and Delay
Fullbright Award recipients

Research on the Road

Conflict and Consequence
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