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A collage image of the photos and books related to Cedric and Elizabeth Robinson
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Jonathan Rissmeyer/UCSB Library
The collection reflects the careers of the Robinsons, renowned for their seminal scholarship and activism that had wide-ranging influence.

New collection will enable discovery and exploration of the influential work of Cedric and Elizabeth Robinson

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Power pylons at sunset.
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Matthew Henry via Unsplash
Decarbonizing the grid is the dawn of a new era of electricity.

Equitably decarbonizing California: A multi-campus collaboration will help the Golden State reach its energy goals
An illustration of a diversity of hands holding cell phones transmitting fake news
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Technology and democracy in crisis: time to ‘get uncomfortable and get curious’
Utility worker in an orange vest and hardhat stands in grass at a wind farm
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iStock / Vanessa Nunes

Wind energy projects in North America are more likely to be opposed by white, wealthy communities
U.S. Supreme Court building
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iStock/Bill Chizek
The Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

Scholars reflect on Supreme Court ruling and higher education in the post-affirmative action era
A homebuilder on a housing job site
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iStock/Kwangmoozaa

Pahl Initiative symposium on affordable housing convenes scholarship, politics and journalism

Fuel for Thought
Power company worker wearing a hardhat is repairing electrical wires from a utility bucket truck.

Denial, Doubt and Delay
Fullbright Award recipients

Research on the Road

Conflict and Consequence

‘A Drop in the Bucket’

Staying Curious

Sneaky Leaks
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