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Scott Bartell, professor of environmental and occupational health and a lead investigator for the UCI PFAS Health Study

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An Earth Day lesson in 'forever chemicals' with Scott Bartell

April 13, 2026

One of the most pressing concerns in Southern California currently is the increased risk of wildfire due to climate change.

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UC Irvine faces climate change challenges with interdisciplinary approach, external partnerships

April 20, 2026

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Physical Sciences

Antarctica has lost 10 times the size of Greater Los Angeles in ice over 30 years

March 2, 2026

The Wildlife-Urban Interface Climate Network brings partners and communities together to address the climate challenge

Social Ecology

Campuses, tribes, community groups and land managers unite in UC-funded climate action network

April 20, 2026

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Monica Majoli is among 61 Guggenheim Fellows at UC Irvine from various backgrounds and fields of study.

Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Monica Majoli is named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow

April 16, 2026

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Engineering, Medicine

UC Irvine-led study achieves brain-controlled walking with artificial sensory feedback

April 16, 2026

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Claire Trevor School of the Arts

Basia Myszynski ’78 explores ethics, technology and human truth through documentary filmmaking

April 13, 2026

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