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Schmidt Family Foundation renews multi-year funding of UCSB’s Environmental Solutions Fellows Program

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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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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
Stressed pines on a hill in southwestern Colorado.
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A climate-stressed forest in southwestern Colorado near Wolf Creek Pass.
A climate-stressed forest in southwestern Colorado near Wolf Creek Pass.

US forests face an unclear future with climate change
A snorkeler with camera and note pad investigates a nearly bleached coral.
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Jeff Liang
Professor Deron Burkepile observes coral in the process of bleaching in the reefs around Moorea.

Stripped to the Bone: Research in Moorea shows the presence of coral skeletons influences reef recovery after bleaching

Golden State Splendor

The Debate Over Doubt

A Champion for Plants

A Climate of Cooperation

Climate Beliefs, Quantified
Oak tree removal in a grassy area.

An Experiment in History

Small But Not Forgotten
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A Perfect Storm
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