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Celebrating Earth Month at UCOP

As we move into post-pandemic life, the Sustainability Employee Resource Group asks us to keep climate solutions and environmental justice top of mind.


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LinkedIn Learning challenge: Celebrating the Earth

Celebrate Earth Day all month long by tuning into sustainability-focused content available through your LinkedIn Learning membership.


University of California Health Climate Champion Award

University of California Health recognized for achievements in climate sustainability

University of California Health's accomplishments in overall leadership, renewable energy and climate resilience have earned its recognition as a 2021 Climate Champion.


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UC reaches an emissions-reduction milestone

All 10 campuses and their affiliated health systems have hit their goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels, despite the university's significant growth.


Graduate student Jordan Alley in the California Lighting Technology Center.

Track our progress to a carbon-neutral UC

A new Carbon Neutrality Dashboard makes it easy for the UC community and general public to explore and understand our collective strategies for reducing carbon emissions over time. 


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The EPA recognizes UC with a Green Power Leadership Award

UC was recently honored with a 2021 Green Power Leadership Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for accelerating the transition to clean energy.


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UC earns accolades as a nationwide leader in sustainability

The Sierra Club and Princeton Review have recognized UC as a leader in university sustainability.


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UC is #1 in green power usage

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, UC ranks No. 1 among colleges and universities when it comes to green electricity use.


UC research: Berkeley Lab’s infinitely recyclable plastic

A Berkeley Lab team has been working for several years to develop a game-changing plastic that, unlike traditional plastics, can be recycled indefinitely and is not made from petroleum.