Recent News, Press Releases, Media Coverage

Note: Only media releases issued during the past 12 months are found on this page. For older news items, please see the Bren School News Archive.

Visiting researcher wins environmental prize in Norway.

Nov. 9, 2009

MESM student addresses EPA on proposed CAFE standards.

Oct. 28, 2009

Bren professor wins Microsoft Research award.

October 16, 2009

Using the Montreal Protocol to avoid rapid climate change.

October 13, 2009

Steve Gaines is appointed new Bren School dean.

October 10, 2009

Is cap-and-trade really just another tax? Bren professor says no.

September 2009

Who pays when carbon is priced?

August 2009

Low-Impact Development: a strategy for water woes.

August 29, 2009

Bren Hall becomes first building to earn "Double Platinum" rating for sustainability.

August 4, 2009

Hope for over-harvested fisheries.

July 31, 2009

Bren economist: American Clean Energy & Security Act, flaws included, is a big step forward.

July 2, 2009

Some flood-prevention good from Jesusita flames? A Bren School student project.

July 1, 1009

Notice for acting dean's longterm Amazon research.

June 15, 2009

NRDC senior attorney to Bren graduates: "Seize opportunities of 'perfect storm.'"

June 12, 2009

Professor's talk outlines smooth transition to decarbonization.

June 11, 2009

Scholars to examine use of incentives in motivating voluntary environmental protection.

April 24-25, 2009

Article in Science addresses governance issues arising from diminishing Arctic sea ice.

April 16, 2009

Summer internships scatter Doris Duke Fellows far and wide.

April 1, 2009

Carbon Credits: Effective tools for fighting climate change…or just for easing guilt?

March 18, 2009

Bren Governance for Sustainable Development Program co-founder Durwood Zaelke: Regulate black carbon.

March 12, 2009

Bren-led research uncovers "nanoparticle effect."

February 22, 2009

Nature selects Bren-Marine Science Institute fisheries research paper best of 2008.

Feb. 12, 2009

Are speculators responsible for turbulent oil prices? Bren visiting lecturer says "no."

Jan. 23, 2009

Bren professor to lead Earth science information group.

Jan. 21, 2009

Road dees: the answer to gridlock in 2050?

Jan. 4, 2009

2008

Ecosystem services is subject of visiting professor's book.

Dec. 10, 2008

Report to Sacramento: thoughts on cap-and-trade.

Dec. 6, 2008

TreeHugger tracks professor’s Galápagos journey.

Nov. 25, 2008

Bren-authored NYT Op-Ed: Daylight saving no bargain.

Nov. 19, 2008

Bren hosts UN environmental panel.

Nov. 17-18, 2008

National Science Foundation highlights IPCC work of Bren professor and PhD grad.

July 23, 2008

Professor's op-ed piece poses intriguing new ANWR question.

July 18, 2008

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