News – Page 32

Driving innovation

Written on November 7, 2008.

A number of initiatives under way at UC Irvine that aim to lessen dependency on individual cars and uncertain oil supplies directly benefit the environment and consumer budgets. Jason Mednick, University Communications Drill, baby, drill? Or go electric … downsize … carpool … think sustainability? The debate ensues and the issues are not as simple as recent election rhetoric would imply. A number of initiatives under way at UC Irvine that aim to lessen dependency on individual...

Fungi fight global warming

Written on November 3, 2008.

The fight against climate warming has an unexpected ally: mushrooms growing in the dry spruce forests covering Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and other northern regions. Jennifer Fitzenberger, University Communications The fight against climate warming has an unexpected ally: mushrooms growing in the dry spruce forests covering Alaska, Canada, Scandinavia and other northern regions. When soil in these forests is warmed, a UC Irvine study found, fungi that feed on dead plant material dry...

Futuristic air travel

Written on October 24, 2008.

Sharp increases in the price of jet fuel and growing concerns about sustainability have spurred demand for greener, more efficient aircraft, and UCI researchers could help shape the future of commercial aeronautics. Jason Mednick, University Communications Sharp increases in the price of jet fuel and growing concerns about sustainability have spurred demand for greener, more efficient aircraft, and UCI researchers could help shape the future of commercial aeronautics. “There has been...

AirUCI expands horizons

Written on September 29, 2008.

UCI is ramping up its focus on air quality and climate change research in an effort to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Jennifer Fitzenberger, University Communications UCI is ramping up its focus on air quality and climate change research in an effort to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental challenges. AirUCI, the group that explores atmospheric issues, has become an official organized research unit, nearly tripling the number of scientists...