Earth System Science
May 8, 2023
Study suggests extent of future sea level rise could be vastly underestimated
May 1, 2023
Didn’t get a chance to watch the takeover series? Here’s an overview of the Earth Month 2023 takeovers at the UCI School of Physical Sciences.
Apr 28, 2023
As Earth’s climate warms, glaciers and ice sheets are retreating, cracking, and adding to sea level rise at record speeds.
Apr 25, 2023
Nine fields of advanced study place in nation’s top 20 among public universities.
Apr 25, 2023
Unearthing oceanic climate data through carbon dating.
Apr 5, 2023
A new study shows an ancient ice sheet retreated at a startling 2,000 feet per day, shedding light on how quickly ice in Antarctica could melt and raise global sea levels in today’s warming world.
Mar 29, 2023
Fossil radiocarbon measurements show effect on CO2 uptake, carbon storage and climate.
Mar 13, 2023
UCI hosts first in-person Science Olympiad since onset of COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 2, 2023
UC Irvine-led study found northern-latitude forest fires to be the highest source.
Feb 27, 2023
New program focuses on science of climate change.
Feb 15, 2023
The aviation industry carries a high-carbon footprint, and its transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 is a complex puzzle. However, new research from UC Irvine says that through a combination of factors and swift action, it is possible to reach that target.
Feb 15, 2023
New research provides a startling look at how warmer oceans, driven by climate change, are gouging the West Antarctic’s Thwaites Glacier.