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Scientists Dispute Hypothesis That Climate Change Will Unleash Massive Ag Pest Populations

Andy Fell — May 12, 2026 - 10:27am

The widespread hypothesis that climate warming will result in unprecedented agricultural pest populations and cause food insecurity worldwide is oversimplified, according to a new study by a team led by Mia Lippey, an entomologist at the University of California, Davis. But the study does indicate that pests fare better in warmer temperatures than their natural enemies, which researchers identified as a cause for concern.

The Conversation: Should Rules for Calculating Climate Risk in Financial Reports Be Revisited?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — July 31, 2025 - 8:32am

The recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision on climate action marked a significant step forward in formalising an idea many already accept: climate inaction is not merely a policy failure, but potentially a breach of legal duty by governments.The court’s opinion is not legally binding but establishes global expectations.

Black Phoebe Project Aims to Protect Bird Species from Urban Sprawl

Amy M Quinton — August 19, 2024 - 12:26am

A tiny songbird called the black phoebe is trying to adapt to city life – and it’s not an easy job. They didn’t naturally evolve in the city, and they face different threats than they might in their natural habitat. Black phoebes may encounter tougher predators, more chemical pollution and hotter temperatures in the city.

Ethical Shareholders Advocate for Environmental Change Even When It Hits Their Wallets, Study Suggests

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — September 27, 2023 - 2:56pm

Ethical shareholders in United States firms — who are increasingly pushing for climate change — are willing to accept lower returns on their investments if it means companies change their practices to favor the environment, researchers suggest.

How 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Is Growing a Tree Canopy for Tomorrow’s Climate

Jocelyn C Anderson — March 28, 2023 - 9:20am

Discover how 51�ԹϺ�� Davis is planting a canopy of strong shade trees to prepare for the extreme heat waves central California will experience in the next 100 years.

The Conversation: Can Businesses Continue to Ignore Extreme Heat Events?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — August 24, 2022 - 1:53pm

In the future, businesses will need to better manage extreme heat risk. Read a commentary; listen to a podcast.

Learning Meteorology: Past, Present and Future

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — June 02, 2022 - 11:38am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis students monitor the weather each day and a little-known weather station on campus. It's been there since the 1800s.

Global Consensus Needed to Develop Climate Risk Disclosures for Companies

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — November 12, 2021 - 10:00am

At UN climate conference later this month, participants will grapple with how to make climate risk disclosures mandatory throughout the world.

How Can the Market Drive Oil Giants to Change?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — June 22, 2021 - 11:45am

This blog summarizes an article by Paul Griffin, distinguished professor of management at the University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management.

Poor Swelter as Urban Areas of U.S. Southwest Get Hotter

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 18, 2021 - 11:10am

Acres of asphalt parking lots, unshaded roads, dense apartment complexes and neighborhoods with few parks have taken their toll on the poor. As climate change accelerates, low-income districts in the Southwestern United States are 4 to 7 degrees hotter in Fahrenheit — on average — than wealthy neighborhoods in the same metro regions, University of California, Davis, researchers have found in a new analysis.