California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes, first-ever comprehensive assessment reveals

The findings have major implications for the California coast, including reduced habitats for plants and animals, and reduced protection against sea level rise.

 

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UCSB names new dean of its prestigious Bren School

“With a strong record of collaboration and consensus building, interdisciplinary teaching and research, and extensive experience translating sustainability scholarship into policy and practice, Dr. Irwin is ideally suited to lead the Bren School in the years ahead,” said Chancellor Dennis Assanis.

 

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Howard Chiang honored for career in queer history and Sinophone studies

The historian is the first winner from East Asia of the Dan David Prize, the largest history prize in the world.

 

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