As part of UCSC’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, Dining Services continues to expand plant-based dining options and explore new ways to reduce the environmental impact of campus food systems. According to information shared with the UCSC Climate Action Now (CAN) community, more than half of current dining hall menu offerings are vegan, with additional plant-forward initiatives planned for the coming academic year. Executive Chef Ryan … Continue reading UCSC Dining Continues Progress Toward Sustainable Food Systems

Just in time for Earth Day 2026, the UC Davis Academic Senate on April 16 adopted a resolution to add Climate Change Literacy to General Education requirements. The resolution was written by a group of faculty across different undergraduate colleges and endorsed unanimously by the Associated Students of UCD (ASUCD).  The new UC Davis Climate Literacy GE will require all undergraduate students to take one course covering climate … Continue reading UC Davis Academic Senate passes second-in-the-nation Climate Literacy Requirement

Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has been named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list — which honors 100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership. The TIME100 Next celebrates rising stars from every corner of life — from movies and music to sports, science, politics, and philanthropy. Continue reading UC climate scientist Daniel Swain named to TIME100 Next list

A proposal for an Interdisciplinary Climate Science Justice, and Solutions GE has been introduced to the UCSC Academic Senate. To view proposal, click below. Continue reading Climate GE Proposal Introduced to UCSC Academic Senate