The water challenge

Social ecology researchers take multiple approaches to finding solutions

Topsy-turvy currents key to removing nitrate from streams, UCI-led study finds

Scientists calculate ‘speed limit’ for pumping pollutant to hungry algae, bacteria

Increasing factory and auto emissions disrupt natural cycle in East China Sea

Elements and metals fall from sky, affecting marine ecosystems, UCI-led study finds

Small drains mean big problems at ‘baby beaches’

Dry-weather ‘urban slobber’ runoff is a major pollution culprit, UCI finds

UCI honored by EPA for exemplary climate leadership

Irvine, Calif., Feb. 25, 2014 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has recognized UC Irvine with the 2014 Climate Leadership Award for Organizational Leadership for reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change. The EPA announced the award in conjunction with the Association of Climate Change Officers, the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and The Climate Registry. “We […]

Breath analysis reliably indicates presence, level of infection, UCI study finds

Breath analysis may prove to be an accurate, noninvasive way to quickly determine the severity of bacterial and other infections, according to a UC Irvine study appearing online today in the open-access journal PLOS ONE.

China is outsourcing carbon within its own borders, UCI and others find

Just as the U.S. outsources dangerous carbon dioxide emissions to China, rich coastal provinces in that country are outsourcing emissions to
poorer provinces in the interior, according to UC Irvine and other climate researchers.

The sweet smell of success

Jessica Pratt is looking for the most cost-effective way to save unique and precious California habitat.

Using water to predict fire

UCI researchers can forecast wildfires using sea surface temperatures.

No day at the beach

Global warming could cut into mental health benefits of beaches.