Media Coverage
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How does climate change impact water?
The Santa Cruz Sentinel tapped Ruth Langridge, a lecturer in politics and a lead author of the state Climate Change Assessment, for comment on the local impacts of climate change on water supplies.
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Harvard Quietly Amasses California Vineyards—and the Water Underneath
Assistant Professor Madeleine Fairbairn of Environmental Studies was quoted in a Wall Street Journal story about Harvard University's investment in California vineyards.
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UC Santa Cruz farm bears fruit, veggies for students
The Santa Cruz Sentinel did a front-page story about the Farm and Garden's efforts to provide fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to students through the dining halls, pop-up markets, the food pantry, and the new Basic Needs cafe at Cowell College.
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How America’s Bluest State Can Be a Model for the Other 49
Environmental Studies and Sociology Professor Chris Benner coauthored a column about California's economy for The American Prospect; he penned the piece with Manuel Pastor, a professor at the University of Southern California and a UCSC alum.
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Tiffany Trump’s Posts About Ivanka Show They Love To Support Each Other
Bustle reached back to a New York Times story that quoted Sociology Professor Emerita Marcia Millman for an article about half-sisters Tiffany and Ivanka Trump.
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The shocking truth: In Silicon Valley wages are down for everyone but the top 10%
Environmental Studies and Sociology Professor Chris Benner's research on wage inequality in Silicon Valley received indepth coverage from CNBC.
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Under Santa Cruz Wharf, a robot watches for algal blooms
Ocean scientist Alexis Fischer was featured in a Santa Cruz Sentinel story about her monitoring program for toxic algae using robotic systems under the Santa Cruz Wharf.
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Northern elephant seals have a more diverse language now that their populations are thriving
Biologist Caroline Casey was featured in an ABC News story about her research on the sounds made by elephant seals and how they have changed over the past 50 years.
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Crab fishermen and environmentalists square off over whale entanglements
Marine scientist Jarrod Santora was quoted in a San Francisco Chronicle story about the growing problem of whales becoming entangled in crab fishing gear.
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Humans 'off the hook' for African mammal extinction
Earth scientist Paul Koch was quoted in coverage of new research on extinctions of giant herbivores in Africa, including stories from BBC News, Daily Mail, Terra Daily, V3, and other media outlets.
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Big Sur: Soil “settling” behind the cracks on new highway project
Geologist Gary Griggs was quoted in coverage of cracks in a new stretch of highway in Big Sur, including stories in the San Jose Mercury News, Santa Cruz Sentinel, and other newspapers.
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In poor countries technology can make big improvements to education
Research by professors Rob Fairlie and George Bulman in economics was cited by The Economist in an article about the role and impact of educational technology in developing countries.