climate change

Years after the discovery of a marine heatwave nicknamed "The Blob," UCSB researchers found the warming temperatures reshaped the Santa Barbara channel’s ecosystem.

In a 4-0 vote, the City of San Luis Obispo passed an ordinance last night that would help accomplish their goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2035. The ordinance would require the construction of every new building to be all electric starting January 2023.

A public radio special exploring the high price of climate change for California communities.

The study's lead author called this a "hidden effect" of climate change. The loss of nutrition in giant kelp could have cascading ecological and economic impacts.

Harvest season for wine grapes in Paso Robles is underway, and locals in the industry say it’s going well despite the persisting impacts of drought.Wine…

New research led by scientists at UC Santa Barbara and the University of Washington suggests Western wildfires are likely to intensify over the next 10 years before experiencing a gradual decline.

Wild beavers play a critical role in the fight against climate change by creating wetlands that combat drought and wildfire.The species is native to…

Now, in the heat of summer, warmer temperatures on the Central may not be comfortable for everyone.But, a new study by a team of Cal Poly researchers…

The Santa Barbara City Council voted unanimously July 20 to prohibit natural gas in all new construction in the city.The ordinance takes effect for all…

Environmental nonprofit White Buffalo Land Trust acquired a 1,000-acre ranch in Santa Barbara that it will use to create a research and education center…