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November 16, 2023

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A ‘Paris Agreement’ for plastic could slash plastic pollution to almost zero

A comprehensive new analysis leverages AI to lay out how a UN plastics treaty — currently under negotiation — can achieve nearly zero plastic waste by 2040. Without intervention, say scientists, plastic pollution is set to rise 60% by 2050.

Read more about the new research

Vicki Ray and Aron Kallay play pianos onstage

Two pianists speaking the language of our time

Artists Vicki Ray and Aron Kallay — renowned for their adventurous performances of new music — will give a free recital of four compositions including “Titanium” by João Pedro Oliveira, Corwin Chair of Composition and Guggenheim fellow.

Read more about the upcoming show

Farmers and ranchers in Southwestern U.S. face human-induced atmospheric warming

Increased temperatures from human-caused climate change are having persistent and damaging impacts on vegetation productivity, according to new research.

Read more about the study

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Featured Events

Mark Arax | The Dreamt Land

November 16, 2023

The author and journalist discusses how California’s capture of land and water is the story of a people’s defiance of nature and the wonders and devastation it has wrought in this talk for the IHC series “Imagining California.”

Profs at the Virtual Pub: Amy Gonzales

November 16, 2023

The communication professor discusses her research exploring the various ways to frame the issue of digital access, or the ‘digital divide,’ in bills proposed to Congress.

Adam Grant: Hidden Potential

November 16, 2023

The author and Wharton School professor, an organizational psychologist, examines why some people are overlooked despite their talents, and how that can begin to change.

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? Campus Announcements

University of California statement on intolerance of campus bigotry

Chancellor Yang joins UC President Drake and all UC chancellors in condemning acts of bigotry, intolerance and intimidation that have recently taken place on UC campuses.