Environmental activist at USC Dornsife heads a global group addressing climate change
Sophomore Kayla Soren’s International Student Environmental Coalition includes young people from 30 countries who raise awareness about our planet. Read More
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Fool’s gold in glaciers is a sign of increased carbon
Widely varying CO2 levels are nature’s way of self-regulating against future runaway glaciation, according to Joshua West of Earth sciences and environmental studies. Read More
Team cracks secrets of undersea chemical reaction that may reduce atmospheric CO2
Scientists speed up a natural process that occurs deep in the ocean, raising the possibility that humans could help the Earth cope with greenhouse gases. Read More
Scientists have more data to back their findings: The Earth is getting warmer
An international group led by a USC Dornsife climate expert upgrades a global database that tracks global shifts in temperatures. Read More
New data set explores 90 years of natural disasters in the U.S.
How do natural disasters affect people's decisions to reside in a particular area? In "The Conversation," Matthew Kahn and his colleagues share findings from a database they created that shows how weather-related disasters affect U.S. migration patterns. Read More
USC experts consider climate change and pro-EPA protests ahead of Earth Day
Environmentalists, scientists and citizens concerned about the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will take to the streets in the #MarchForScience. Read More
Will blazing a low-carbon path pay off for California?
California has set ambitious goals for cutting carbon emissions and shifting to a clean energy economy. How will this strategy affect the state's huge economy? Matthew Kahn weighs the evidence. Read More
Students lead the way in finding solutions for USC campus sustainability
In a political science course offered by USC Dornsife that examines the challenges of environmental problem-solving, students compete to create innovative solutions to promote campus sustainability. Read More
Catch a virtual bird’s-eye view of climate change at Santa Monica Pier
USC Sea Grant partners with the U.S. Geological Survey and the city of Santa Monica for a virtual reality installation that depicts the rising sea levels pushing the Southern California coastline eastward. Read More
For China, climate change is no hoax – it’s a business and political opportunity
Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, U.S. President Barack Obama and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon shake hands during a joint ratification of the Paris climate change… Read More
