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Planetary Health COE launches educational resource
February 5, 2018
A new suite of interactive case studies provides real-world examples of global health issues.
Strawberries embody California agriculture's conflicts
January 25, 2018
California strawberry growers face curbs on toxic chemicals that have helped their industry expand.
Researchers return to Guatemala for historic data collection
January 25, 2018
UCGHI Planetary Health Center of Expertise Co-Director David Lopez-Carr returns to Guatemala to investigate drivers of rural out-migration.
How birds' genes influence adaptation to climate change
January 11, 2018
UCSC biologists involved in the Bird Genoscape Project are racing against time to find out the potential for adaptation in vulnerable populations of birds.
Genetic changes help mosquitoes survive pesticide attacks
January 11, 2018
UCR study shows how intensive pesticide use is driving mosquito evolution at the genetic level.
Researchers don’t know how toxic wildfire smoke is
January 11, 2018
UC Davis researchers seek to learn about the long-term health impacts of wildfire smoke on humans and animals.
Get to work in Planetary Health
January 2, 2018
Planetary Health COE offers four amazing summer opportunities for UC students.
UCI scientists unveil new satellite-based global drought severity index
December 21, 2017
This enhanced monitoring tool adds groundwater storage to assessment factors.
$1.7 Million for climate-resilient agricultural research
December 8, 2017
This collaborative UC Davis study aims to produce a safe, reliable food supply for the world.
Hydraulically fractured wells threaten groundwater systems
November 30, 2017
UC Santa Barbara researchers demonstrate that about half of hydraulically fractured wells exist within 2 to 3 kilometers of domestic groundwater systems.