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Using a hydrodynamic model of San Francisco Bay, focusing on flood-prone San Mateo County, the research team ran computer simulations of the county's shoreline during storms, with and without marsh restoration.

Salt marsh restoration valued as a crucial tool in flood risk reduction and climate resilience

Salt marsh restoration can mitigate flood risk and bolster community resilience to climate change in San Francisco Bay waterways, according to a recent study published by Rae Taylor-Burns, a postdoctoral fellow at UC Santa Cruz's Center for Coastal Climate Resilience.

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Expert evaluates risky tech that fights climate change

Expert evaluates risky tech that fights climate change

Sikina Jinnah co-led a committee that established a new governance framework for a controversial outdoor solar geoengineering experiment.

Spring Give 2024 amplifies student success

Spring Give 2024 amplifies student success

The third annual Spring Give saw more than double the number of project team participation this year and triple the number of donors.

Researchers surprised by telomere length variation

Researchers surprised by telomere length variation

New research indicates telomere lengths follow a different pattern than previously thought, with implications for degenerative disease prevention.

Class of 1974 celebrates fiftieth reunion

Class of 1974 celebrates fiftieth reunion

With nearly 200 alumni, family, and friends in attendance, Alumni Reunion Weekend, was filled with reminiscing, rekindling, and reuniting.

Alum and artist teaches art workshop for students

Alum and artist teaches art workshop for students

The Arts Division hosted a three-day student workshop taught by alumnus and noted artist Fritz Chesnut.

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