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Confronting Climate Anxiety

In this eight-part series, we talk with scientists whose work is deeply, tangibly connected to the Earth and its ecosystems. They’re tracking changes across the planet in search of solutions, working through anxiety with action.

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Crude Awakenings: An Oil Spill, a Tiny Bird and a Big Care Network

After a spill off the California coast, the UC Davis Oiled Wildlife Network sprang into action.

Rethinking Wildfire

For thousands of years, Native Americans in what is now California and across the West treated and nurtured fire like the natural resource it is through the practice of cultural burning.

As California heats up,
are we Becoming Arizona? Find out how the Sacramento region is preparing for higher temperatures.

Science

Climate change is a complex challenge. Learn about the science behind the threat.

Impacts

The impacts of climate change go far beyond rising temperatures.

Solutions

Solutions are actions that work: They address causes, lessen impacts, raise awareness and even create new opportunities.

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Latest News

McCloud River Redband Trout, or O. mykiss calisulat, held in hand

Rainbow Trout Subspecies Newly Named

by Kat Kerlin
March 29, 2023

How UC Davis Is Growing a Tree Canopy for Tomorrow’s Climate

by Brenda Dawson
March 28, 2023

female mountain lion stares at camera while walking in dark woods

Humans Are Leading Source of Death for California Mountain Lions, Despite Hunting Protections

by University of Nebraska-Lincoln
March 20, 2023

fog over coastal mountains in northern California

Climate Trends in the West, Today and 11,000 Years Ago

by Kat Kerlin
February 27, 2023

A bus drives down a road surrounded by bicycles

$20M Grant Renewal for National Center for Sustainable Transportation

by Samuel Chiu
February 23, 2023

Two jaguars, caught with a camera trap survey, walk in Amazon forest

Amazon Mammals Threatened by Climate Change

by Kat Kerlin
February 15, 2023

P-22 stares into remote camera on the trail in dark woods

Mountain Lion Mortality Maps Show Rough Road for Cougars

by Kat Kerlin
February 02, 2023

Firefighter walks along highway with flames to his side during Creek Fire response in 2022.

Unprecedented Levels of High-Severity Fire Burn in Sierra Nevada Forests

by Kat Kerlin
January 20, 2023

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Climate Change Presents a Mismatch for Songbirds’ Breeding Season

by Kat Kerlin
January 17, 2023

Drone aerial image of flooding across Discovery Park in Sacramento in 2023

Water and Drought Experts

by Kat Kerlin
January 11, 2023

What can I do about climate change?

All you need to know about how you can make a difference in the fight to mitigate climate change.

Climate Change Definitions

A convenient list of common climate change terms and their definitions.

Our Climate Experts

A comprehensive list of the climate experts at UC Davis.

Unfold Podcast

Season 3 now available!

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