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Cities were more likely to focus on aesthetically “green” policies, like tree-planting, over “gray” policies, like denser development and affordable housing.

Climate action planning misses equity opportunities in many California cities

A new study led by UC Santa Cruz that analyzed 170 climate action plans developed by cities across California, found that most cities still have a long way to go in addressing equity as part of their plans. Researchers identified common pitfalls that may be holding back progress.

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The struggle to protect voting rights must go on

The struggle to protect voting rights must go on

Distinguished Professor Emeritus John Brown Childs reflects on lessons he learned from the Civil Rights Movement that may help voting rights activists.

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Two UCSC professors elected 2021 AAAS Fellows

Two UCSC professors elected 2021 AAAS Fellows

Biologist Suzanne Alonzo and Earth scientist James Zachos are new Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Porter alumna to lead digital storytelling course

Porter alumna to lead digital storytelling course

Nikki Silva, one of the Peabody Award-winning radio producers of 'The Kitchen Sisters,' will teach the summer course 'Podcasting: Digital Storytelling.'

Campus carpenters design, build 10 new picnic tables

Campus carpenters design, build 10 new picnic tables

The newly built tables can be found in pairs at Quarry Plaza, Science Hill, Digital Arts Resource Center, Humanities, and Classroom Units.

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