No longer can we ignore the reality of climate change. The scientific community has spoken loud and clear – climate change is here. Let science guide us to practical, sustainable solutions for a better future.
By combining expertise across disciplines, the CLEWS Group represents a powerful fusion of scientific expertise and determination.
UCI’s CLEWS will explore strategies and science-based solutions to lower greenhouse gas emissions, shift towards sustainable sources of energy, and enhance predictions of the effects of climate change on hydrology, wildfires, and ecology.
UCI CLEWS Group Researcher Unveil Disturbing Findings on Arctic and Boreal Ecosystem Instability
Arctic and boreal latitudes, among Earth's most sensitive regions, are experiencing unprecedented changes as a result of climate warming. In three groundbreaking studies led by CLEWS Earth system scientists at UCI, the profound transformations occurring in these...
Nourishing Insights: UCI CLEWS Group’s Steven Davis Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Global Food
In a thought-provoking article by Wired, the profound research led by Steven Davis, a distinguished faculty member of the UCI CLEWS Group, sheds light on the foods at risk due to climate change. As we navigate the challenges of a warming planet, Davis's work offers...
Unraveling the Sands of Dana Point: UCI Scientists Pioneer Sand Tracking Techniques
In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), are spearheading a project to track the sands of Dana Point. This innovative research, highlighted in a recent Spectrum News article, unveils a fascinating exploration into...
Unveiling the Climate’s Hidden Ally: Submerging Seaweed and the Scientific Pursuit for Cooler Oceans
In the ongoing quest for innovative and sustainable solutions to combat climate change, scientists Kristen Davis and Steven Davis, members of Climate, Energy, Water Solutions (CLEWS) at the University of California, Irvine, are exploring the unique potential of...
Professor Sanders Interviewed on Coastal Erosion in San Clemente
(Gary Coronado/Los Angeles Times) We are thrilled to share a captivating article highlighting the expertise and dedication of Professor Brett Sanders, a renowned professor at the UC Irvine. 🎓🔬 📰 Article: "Landslide at San Clemente's Orange County Rail Line: Casa...
UCI faculty members from Civil Engineering and Earth System join forces to help solve the climate crisis
“Pursuing truth, saving the world”, as this sign at a 2017 climate march in Washington states, the scientific community will play a key role in the fight against climate change. It is with this in mind that the CLEWS group was founded in 2022. CLEWS or Climate,...
Confronting climate change
We propose an academic hub at UCI, housed in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB) that will advance breakthroughs in solutions-oriented science to address climate change. Climate change is upon us, jeopardizing livelihoods and...
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UCI CLEWS Group Researcher Unveil Disturbing Findings on Arctic and Boreal Ecosystem Instability
Arctic and boreal latitudes, among Earth's most sensitive regions, are experiencing unprecedented changes as a result of climate warming. In three groundbreaking studies led by CLEWS Earth system scientists at UCI, the profound transformations occurring in these...
Nourishing Insights: UCI CLEWS Group’s Steven Davis Explores the Impact of Climate Change on Global Food
In a thought-provoking article by Wired, the profound research led by Steven Davis, a distinguished faculty member of the UCI CLEWS Group, sheds light on the foods at risk due to climate change. As we navigate the challenges of a warming planet, Davis's work offers...
Unraveling the Sands of Dana Point: UCI Scientists Pioneer Sand Tracking Techniques
In a groundbreaking endeavor, scientists from the University of California, Irvine (UCI), are spearheading a project to track the sands of Dana Point. This innovative research, highlighted in a recent Spectrum News article, unveils a fascinating exploration into...