The Human Ecology Laboratory groups together students and researchers to explore the relationships between people and the environment through time. In particular, the lab focuses on understanding Social Vulnerability related to Climate Change.
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Environmental Justice
The study of the multiple ways that humans and society interact with the environment with disparate impacts as well as practical, inclusive approaches to address those impacts.
Potential graduate students interested in this topic may want to apply for the Climate, Ocean, and Atmosphere MS and PhD programs or the MAS Climate Science & Policy Program.
(A small group of pangas gather near the beach at El Golfo de Santa Clara to prepare to land their afternoon catches. Photo: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza)
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Oceans and Atmosphere News
Jul 27, 2021
Simulation Points Out Possibilities and Pitfalls of Regional Geoengineering Schemes
Model demonstrates that ending drought in one African region reduces r...
Jul 23, 2021
UC San Diego Receives $35 Million in State Funding for New California Coastal Research Vessel
First-of-its-kind hydrogen-hybrid vessel will be vital to education an...
Jul 23, 2021
Review Evaluates Evidence for Intensifying Indian Ocean Water Cycle
Report calls for better integration of observations, models, and paleo...