Environment

A Small Antarctic Fish Is Helping Scientists Understand The Impacts Of Climate Change

January 19, 2018 | Julia Mitric

A new UC Davis study finds the emerald rock cod can adapt to rising ocean temperatures or ocean acidity, but not both. It's part of a broader scientific effort to identify species and ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change.

Environment

California Targets Dairy Cows To Combat Global Warming

November 29, 2016

(AP) — California is taking its fight against global warming to the farm. The nation's leading agricultural state is now targeting greenhouse gases produced by dairy cows and other livestock.

Environment

Climate Change, 'Chill Hours' And California Crops

March 23, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A study by UC Davis agricultural economists looked at how climate change is affecting what crops are planted in California. Warming winters are expected to alter what farmers plant.

Experts Say Sea Lion Strandings Could Be Bad This Year

March 2, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Scientists briefed California lawmakers Wednesday on the outlook for sea lion strandings this year.

Environment

Seas Rising Faster Than Any Time In Past 2,800 Years

February 22, 2016

(AP) - Scientists say it is clear that man-made climate change's rising temperatures are to blame.

Environment

Lung Association: Climate Change Worsens California Air Quality

September 2, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The American Lung Association in California says climate change is causing the state's air quality to deteriorate.

State Government

Brown Says More Must Be Done On Climate Change

April 29, 2015 | Katie Orr

California Governor Jerry Brown calls climate change a "slow-rolling crisis" that must be addressed. And he’s trying to get other governments to follow California's lead in reducing carbon emissions.