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Beneath the Waves: Crafting California’s Future Reefs
California’s Artificial Reef Program (CARP) Plan is designing a science-based blueprint to create thriving underwater habitats that enhance marine biodiversity, support coastal resilience, and provide new opportunities for recreation and conservation.
UCSC Genomics Institute "Seed" Funds 6 Projects
Six university research projects have been awarded up to $50,000 by UCSC’s Genomics Institute.
UCSC Professor Authors National Agenda for Methane Removal Technologies
UCSC Professor Sikina Jinnah co-authored a national report regarding methane removal technologies to mitigate global warming.
Santa Cruz County Approves Ban on Filtered Cigarette Sales
Santa Cruz County approved a ban on the sale of filtered cigarettes in the unincorporated county.
Surprising Plastic Pollution Statistics & Facts of 2022
Recent years have seen a growing movement from cities, states, and even entire countries to either limit or ban the amount of plastic. But what’s the result of our liberal plastic consumption?
Z Hacks 2020 Winners for Humanity and Earth
370 participants from 9 different countries created 64 team projects to address Social Justice, Pandemic, and Environment.
The Crisis that Won't Go Away: Climate
Join us on August 5 to learn from thought leaders about worsening climate impacts, and economic devastation along with many other threats associated with low-earning, seasonal work.

