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  • The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks

    The Unlikely Success of Fish Sticks

    Hakai Magazine interviewed environmental studies researcher Brandi McKuin about the carbon footprint of Alaska pollock used to produce fish sticks. This story was also published in Smithsonian Magazine and The Atlantic.

  • ‘Solar Canals’ In California Could Save Water, Fight For Climate Change

    ‘Solar Canals’ In California Could Save Water, Fight For Climate Change

    CBS Sacramento interviewed environmental studies researcher Brandi McKuin about her recent paper analyzing the economic feasibility of covering California's canals with solar panels. 

  • The economics of covering California’s water system with solar panels

    The economics of covering California’s water system with solar panels

    Ars Technica covered the latest research from Environmental Studies Postdoctoral Researcher Brandi McKuin and Professor Elliott Campbell about the economic feasibility of covering the state's water conveyance canals with solar panels. This research was also covered in Popular Science, Gizmodo, Courthouse News and other outlets.

  • Why covering canals with solar panels is a power move

    Why covering canals with solar panels is a power move

    WIRED interviewed Brandi McKuin, an environmental studies postdoctoral researcher, about her new paper with Environmental Studies Professor Elliott Campbell that showed the potential benefits of covering California's water conveyance canals with solar panels.

Last modified: Apr 24, 2025