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The Salmon Diaries: Life Before and After Klamath Dam Removal
From the Klamath River to the lab, to the ear bones of fish, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis scientists are helping to answer a big dam question: How will salmon use the river following the world's largest dam removal project?
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With Flood Risk Rising, Can Community-Based Insurance Fill a Gap?
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis helps Isleton, California, launch the state's first community insurance program focused on flood risk, climate adaptation and sustainability in Sacramento County.
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New Drone Research Advances Wildfire Monitoring
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis’ new fire research utilizes drones and ground sensors for early wildfire detection, enhancing firefighter safety and promoting sustainability.
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A Sustainable Solution: Compostable Wind Turbine Blades
Wind turbine blades are a major source of environmental pollution and waste. Learn how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis is creating an ecologically sound solution for their disposal.
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How аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis Is Growing a Tree Canopy for Tomorrow’s Climate
Discover how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis is planting a canopy of strong shade trees to prepare for the extreme heat waves central California will experience in the next 100 years.
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‘Confronting Climate Anxiety’ Series Launches
A new аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis series asks eight climate scientists how they deal with climate anxiety and still find joy in the job.
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Little Fires: Landowners Learn to Burn
Learn about landowners’ efforts to combat climate change and wildfires with prescribed burning and the benefits and challenges of this technique in this аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis story.
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Crude Awakenings: An Oil Spill, a Tiny Bird and a Big Care Network
Learn how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis’ Oiled Wildlife Care Network responders carefully wash, treat and rehabilitate endangered birds for their survival and conservation efforts.
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The House That Doesn’t Burn
Discover how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis researchers are exploring the use of compressed earth blocks to construct affordable, fire-resistant homes for wildfire-prone areas.
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Rethinking Wildfire
The Indigenous practice of cultural burning views fire as restorative, not destructive. A аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis class takes a renewed approach to understanding wildfire.
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Becoming Arizona: Sacramento’s Urban Heat Island Divide
Explore the role of trees in combating urban heat islands in Sacramento and promoting climate justice. Learn how trees cool neighborhoods and improve health.
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Becoming Arizona: Lessons from Phoenix
Discover the lessons from Phoenix on living with extreme heat and its impact on human health. Learn how cities like Sacramento can prepare for a hotter future.
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Becoming Arizona: This Arid Life
Explore Sacramento's hotter future and how to prepare for it. Learn from Phoenix's experience and build climate-resilient communities for the changes ahead.
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Small Towns, Big Flood Waters
Towns are escaping rising waters and protecting their communities from the impacts of climate change. Read this gripping story of resilience and adaptation.
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Can Solar Energy and Wildlife Coexist?
аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis explores the coexistence of solar energy, wildlife and sensitive lands. Learn about the latest research on renewable energy and conservation efforts.
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Protecting California’s Farmworkers as Temperatures Climb
How can we protect California's farmworkers in a deadly hot environment? Learn about the latest solutions and technological advancements to keep people cool.
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A Climate Change Solution Beneath Our Feet
Healthy soils can be a climate solution, helping farmers, ranchers and аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis scientists flip the picture of too much carbon in the atmosphere and not enough in the ground.
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Wildlife Experience High Price of Oil
A аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis study reveals the high price of oil on wildlife. Learn how аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ Davis rescued oiled animals, the impacts of oil extraction, and potential solutions.
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