The Future of Energy and the Environment

UC Irvine glaciologist looks back on four decades of NASA-funded research on Earth’s vulnerable polar ice sheets.

How two professors defined their fields, changed the world, and won UC Irvine’s first two Nobel Prizes in the same year.

The UC Irvine undergraduate is combining her data science expertise with a love for Earth system science.

Most of us think about outdoor pollution before worrying about indoor air. But new research shows our homes and offices can trap chemicals long after their sources are gone.

UC Irvine researchers develop a new carbon budget with a weaker land sink.

Arctic sea ice has experienced a dramatic slowdown in its rate of decline over the past two decades, defying expectations despite continued global warming.

The slowdown may continue for another five to 10 years, though later on, sea ice could melt faster than the long-term average.

The award will support Lee’s research into high power hollow optical fibers used in geothermal drilling.

The fellows work with Orange County communities grappling with environmental problems. 

Their research ranges from chemical catalysis to climate change impact mitigation.

UC Irvine researchers say they have developed a tool that could help steer the aviation sector toward making smarter decisions when it comes to climate-related impacts.

Reducing plane contrails, emissions can mitigate climate impact without undue sacrifice.