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Welcome to Life@ERG

A blog where students of UC Berkeley's Energy and Resources Group (ERG) share their independent perspectives on current news, research, and the graduate school experience.

“Indulge your passion for science… but let your science be human, and such as may have a direct reference to action and society.” - David Hume

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Note: The views expressed here belong solely to the author of each entry and are not necessarily representative of the position of the Energy and Resources Group, UC Berkeley.

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For the love of research: What does it mean to love doing research?

[ Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez , ERG graduate student] Insights from ERG core and affiliate faculty – Duncan Callaway, Severin Borenstei...
When Climate Change Comes Home

[Michelle Levinson, ERG Graduate Student] Image Source: East Bay Times This has been a terrifying year. Earthquakes, hurricanes...
BLERG! Application FAQs for prospective students

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The Carbon Cost of a Wilderness Trip

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UC's investments in fossil fuels are hurting the planet

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