News

2026
deforestation. Photo Credit Richcarey via iStock

Declines in deforestation aren’t driven by corporate sustainability pledges

Harrison Tasoff

The Current

elephant

In Namibia, an elephant 'turf war' is growing, and climate strain could double conflict risk

Aaron Goldstein

Yahoo News

elephants

Human expansion will fuel more conflict with elephants without careful planning

Harrison Tasoff

The Current

june 2026

emLab June 2026 newsletter

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A climate policy betrayal in California

Danny Cullenward

Kleinman Center for Energy Policy

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California makes controversial change to cap-and-invest program

Jeff St. John

Canary Media

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emLab May 2026 newsletter

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Sacramento senators torch Newsom climate cash plan

Elisa Nguyen

Hoodline Sacramento

UCSB campus

Symposium celebrates UCSB’s academic excellence

Sonia Fernandez

The Current

ocean meets coastline

Marine protected areas do in fact work, study shows

Tyler Hayden

Santa Barbara Independent

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Nature’s Market Moment: Turning Ecosystems into Economic Climate Assets

Christopher Costello

Environmental Defense Fund

April

emLab April 2026 newsletter

Straight of H

As some oil deliveries to US stop flowing, California braces for an energy crisis

Sara Hossaini

KQED

Town

Rising energy costs force some states to reassess ambitious climate goals

Michael Hill

PBS

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As energy costs rise, some states back off ambitious climate goals

Michael Hill

Associated Press

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Cutting Pollution Is Cheaper Than Paying for the Damage It Causes

Chris Costello

Environmental Defense Fund