Tag: environment
Japan can not release Fukushima’s contaminated nuclear water into the ocean
In 2011, Japan experienced a 9.0 earthquake off its coast, which triggered a tsunami. The tsunami caused extensive damage, including one major accident that...
Individuals can’t consume their way out of climate change, governments and...
Weeks ago, the skies around the West Coast took on a surreal glow as smoke from wildfires blazed throughout the region. Photos of smoky...
UCR’s MUN wins “Distinguished Delegation” and aims to continue success
UCR’s Model United Nations (MUN) team was awarded “Distinguished Delegation” at National Model United Nations (NMUN) - New York during spring break. The award...
UCR’s Department of Entomology conducts research on bee mite pathogens
The Department of Entomology has been conducting a comprehensive study on the accidental introduction of the varroa mite, a pathogenic parasite that affects bees...
CALPIRG students dress up as bees to raise awareness of neonicotinoids
The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) Students at UCR gathered at the Bell Tower last Wednesday, Jan. 30 to raise awareness of neonicotinoids...
UC system awarded 2018 Green Power Leadership Award
On Oct. 10, 2018 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the UC system with the 2018 Green Power Leadership Award in the...
“Save the Bees” campaign seeks to end pesticide use in California
The California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG) will begin pledging for their statewide “Save the Bees” campaign next fall at UCR with the goal...
UC Riverside plant geneticist elected to National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Science (NAS) has granted membership to University of California, Riverside genetics professor, Julia Bailey-Serres, in recognition of her research on...
The Salton Sea: an opportunity for raising environmental awareness
As California’s drought enters its fourth year, further environmental issues should be more publicized. Whether it's the 12 million trees that have quickly died...
UCR launches sustainability major
The Department of Gender and Sexuality studies at UCR will launch a bachelor of science degree program for sustainability studies in fall. The program...