Social Sciences
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India's green transition
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Signh wrote an opinion article for Financial Express about India's need for increased efficiency in energy distribution and use.
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Proposed Bay Area wildlife crossing is latest effort to save mountain lions, other animals
Environmental Studies Professor and wildlife ecologist Chris Wilmers spoke with the Los Angeles Times about the importance of wildlife crossings for maintaining genetic diversity in California's mountain lion populations.
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The 1943 riot that spotlights how drag show bans can fuel violence
Professor and Chair of Latin American and Latino Studies Catherine S. Ramírez wrote an article for The Washington Post explaining the often-overlooked role that gender norms played in the Zoot Suit Riots and what the riots can teach us about potential impacts of modern-day drag bans.
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Animal overpass could be coming to the Central Coast
KSBW interviewed Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers, who leads the Santa Cruz Puma Project, about how his research team's work contributed to the construction of a new wildlife crossing on Highway 17.
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Overpass for wildlife — first in Northern California — proposed for Highway 101
Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers, who studies the movements and behaviors of pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains, spoke with The Mercury News about the importance of habitat connectivity for pumas and other California wildlife.
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Making their mark, keeping the Filipino American history alive on the Central Coast
Associate Professor of Sociology Steve Mckay spoke with KION about UC Santa Cruz's support for the Watsonville is in the Heart project, which documents the lives and experiences of early Filipino immigrants in Santa Cruz County.
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How life for animals changed when humans stayed home during the pandemic
Environmental Studies Professor Chris Wilmers spoke with The Washington Post about how his research tracking pumas in the Santa Cruz Mountains revealed effects of the pandemic-era "anthropause."
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Working with artisans or cultural exploitation? Aesthetic racism on the catwalk
Edward Salazar, a PhD student in the Department of Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the editor of a book on fashion in Colombia, comments on a controversial fashion show in Colombia.
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Grassroots organizations push for a Just Transition for communities impacted by coal extraction in Arizona
Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies J. Mijin Cha spoke with Prism about how the needs of communities can be better served in the transition away from fossil fuels.
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How much inflation did Covid fiscal support cause?
Economics Professor Galina Hale joined VoxEU to share her findings on Covid-era fiscal policy impacts in Europe.
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How the Demographics of Entrepreneurship Has Changed
The Wall Street Journal interviewed Economics Professor Rob Fairlie about his research on the changing demographics of entrepreneurs.
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India’s skilling challenge
Distinguished Professor of Economics Nirvikar Singh wrote for Financial Express about higher education issues in India.