UCLA experts guide commission’s L.A. fire recovery and rebuilding recommendations
More than 40 scholars contributed their expertise to the effort, which issued its final recommendations today.
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National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat
A new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.
S&P 500 companies make meaningful progress in corporate sustainability disclosures
Climate transition planning and Scope 3 reporting gaps are identified in the annual report from the UCLA Anderson School of Management's Center for Impact.
Innovation Challenge brings solutions for data center energy use, wildfire risk and soil health
Student startups pitched sustainability initiatives during the Easton Technology Management Center’s cross-campus program.
EPA’s Energy Star is on the chopping block: Why experts say that’s ‘purposeless’
Energy Star provided a variety of incentives, including making the value of energy savings.
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.
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.
4 UCLA faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Heather Maynard, Sorin Popa, Marilyn Raphael and Edward Leamer were selected for their achievements in original research.
What’s next for the Southwest’s yo-yo weather? Daniel Swain ‘Office Hours’
The UCLA climate scientist explores California’s weather and wildfire outlook.
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
Watch: How UCLA has become L.A.’s living lab of sustainability
Take a video tour around UCLA to learn about the sustainability initiatives that power, drive and shape the campus.
Guggenheim Fellowships awarded to 5 UCLA faculty members
Mona Jarrahi, Suk-Young Kim, Jingyi Jessica Lee, Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni and Park Williams are among a group of 198 new fellows chosen from more than, 3,500 applicants.
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.
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.
Are We Already Doomed by Climate Change?
Despite the recent fires, Michael Jerrett says we can reverse the current trends of cataclysmic climate change.
Hunga volcano eruption cooled, rather than warmed, the Southern Hemisphere
A UCLA-led study shows the eruption of the underwater volcano reduced temperatures over the Southern Hemisphere by 0.1 C.
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.
Cut through climate misinformation with UCLA’s Degrees newsletter and Daniel Swain’s ‘Office Hours’
Get timely perspectives and new angles on current climate stories with expert commentary from UCLA’s top environmental researchers and policy experts.
UCLA partners with Urban Land Institute and USC on roadmap for rebuilding after the L.A. fires
The Project Recovery roadmap provides actionable recommendations to support a more resilient future.