The New Conservation

Can society conserve 30% of land and water by 2030?

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Why EVs need to be lighter

 In a commentary in Nature, Max Auffhammer calls for lighter electric vehicles to maximize climate and safety benefits.

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Inequality built into the grid

Grid constraints could limit equitable adoption of solar energy in California.

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Native people take a different view of Thanksgiving

In a recent blog, Cooperative Extension specialist Jennifer Sowerwine and Professors Peter Nelson and Elizabeth Hoover offer insights for adjusting our thinking—and actions—around Thanksgiving.

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Spotlight on Native American Heritage Month

During Native American Heritage Month this November, Rausser College highlights researchers whose work is related to the heritage of Native communities.

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Professor Peter Nelson adds wildland firefighting to his expertise

Nelson, a California Native American, is training to be a wildland firefighter with the goal of using “good fire” as a tool to reduce risk and build ecosystem resilience against wildfires.

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