‘Smog and Sunshine’: Achieving clean air in California
Ann Carlson discusses her new book and how the state can address federal efforts to undo its emissions standards
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How UCLA research, policy work and community outreach are aiding L.A.’s fire recovery efforts
Newsroom is taking a look back at the people, places and recovery efforts in the months following the fires.
In UCLA’s Heat Lab, undergraduates help tackle the human realities of a warming world
A group of UCLA students is making it their mission to understand how heat impacts our bodies, communities and planet.
Embrace the future: How food choices can impact Earth
UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies’ Jack Bobo on local food production, agriculture, hunger, and not picking sustainability winners and losers.
Sacramento River Basin serves as test case for conserving water over unpredictable weather cycles
The summer of 2022 brought worrying news for California’s water supply.
Ride and shine: UCLA Bike Month has arrived
UCLA Transportation will share riding resources, host events and run contests to recognize National Bike Month.
How safe is L.A.’s post-fire soil? UCLA’s Sanjay Mohanty is helping homeowners get the information they need
The engineer is teaming with the civic initiative Community Action Project–Los Angeles to provide free analyses for fire-impacted residents.
UCLA study: How to break through climate apathy
Researchers looked into ways to communicate the true impact of climate change and found a solution.
How UCLA engineers are aiding L.A.’s wildfire recovery and addressing post-fire hazards
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering faculty and students are helping with CAP.LA free soil testing following the wildfires
Tiny CRISPR tool opens door to faster, simpler plant genome editing
The system, developed by UCLA and UC Berkeley scientists, could be used to help ensure global food security by increasing crop yields.
Watch: Climate Action Day solutions presented during program honoring tech innovations
Earth-friendly options for EV batteries, food systems, cooling and water recycling were featured at UCLA’s Technology Development Group program.
‘Climate Notes’: Where science meets symphony at UCLA
The inaugural performance of “Climate Notes” takes place April 27 at 4 p.m. in Schoenberg Hall.
How a Channel Islands excursion brought environmental humanities to life
A doctoral fellow reflects on love, academia and multispecies kinship.
UCLA experts are monitoring wildlife recovery in Eaton fire burn scar
UCLA researchers are taking part in the effort to monitor plant and wildlife recovery in the Chaney Trail Corridor, located Northwest of Eaton Canyon.
UCLA launches urban water supply and wildfire research network to strengthen disaster preparedness
To address this critical issue, UCLA’s Climate & Wildfire Research Initiative is launching a new Urban Water Supply + Fire working group.
UCLA law students help write state bill targeting air pollution
Businesses that process used concrete have long caused dust pollution for neighbors. Students in a UCLA law clinic are helping find a solution.
Peak Effort
In reaching for an audacious dream — to be the first Iranian to climb the world’s Seven Summits — Sara Safari found her life’s purpose.
Video Story: The UCLA Climbing Team
A short documentary about the Bruins bonded together by their fascination with scaling the heights.
Are We Already Doomed by Climate Change?
Despite the recent fires, Michael Jerrett says we can reverse the current trends of cataclysmic climate change.
Understanding how wildfires affect California’s kelp ecosystems
Studying wildfire-impacted kelp deepened UCLA doctoral student Lori Berberian’s commitment to environmental science.
UC sustainability annual report highlights UCLA’s progress in multiple policy areas
Climate efforts include sustainable food systems, reduced water usage, and a phase-out of single-use plastics.
As Colorado River shrinks, states fail to tap an accessible water source
A new UCLA-NRDC report reveals basin-wide gaps in wastewater reuse despite worsening water shortages.
The global good: How UCLA is working toward a healthier, cleaner and more sustainable planet
For more than 50 years, Bruins have been at the vanguard of research and advocacy aimed at protecting the environment.
Public transit ridership growth and super-charged EV ownership set Bruins in motion in 2024
The State of the Commute annual report analyzes the commuting behavior of UCLA’s employees and students.
April 9: UCLA Law to test-drive new climate policies
The Emmett Institute will co-host “Charging Ahead: Cutting Vehicle Pollution in the New Trump Years,” an all-day symposium.
UCLA brings Bruin spirit to the opening of pedestrian-friendly Broxton Plaza in Westwood Village
The new car-free community space will become a cornerstone of connection in the heart of the neighborhood, said Chancellor Julio Frenk.