Class of COVID: Leah Likin dives deep into pandemic anxieties with her honors project May 26, 2023 The graduating psychology student has been honored with a Dean’s Prize for Excellence in Research and Creativity.
UCLA State of the Commute report highlights progress on sustainability, takes a look ahead May 1, 2023 Notable developments include the growing use of electric vehicles and a decrease in student commuters thanks to more on-campus housing.
Growing impact: UCLA reports gains 1 year into comprehensive sustainability plan April 26, 2023 An array of new initiatives has further embedded responsible stewardship into the campus’s operations, education and research, and community engagement.
Law students advocate for equitable groundwater rules at state Capitol April 20, 2023 Proposed legislation, which grew out the students’ work in a legal clinic project, would benefit small farmers who can’t afford big legal fees.
TFT student Elizabeth Schiffler serves up performance art dining experience with ‘Imagine Dinner’ April 18, 2023 Her cookbook, which combines storytelling and sustainability, features recipes created by L.A.-based chefs using recovered food.
How does your garden grow? April 13, 2023 Professor Alex Hall’s work with native plants is in full bloom, with a weekend tour and an upcoming podcast.
Marilyn Raphael brings us the cold facts about Antarctica and climate change March 21, 2023 Environmental institute director spreads UCLA’s expertise from Southern California to the southern tip of the world.
Alex Hall appointed interim director of UCLA’s Sustainable LA Grand Challenge March 17, 2023 Hall, who assumed the role March 1, focuses on developing regional climate models to help spur science-informed action on climate change.
Sustainable LA Grand Challenge launches initiative focused on transportation February 23, 2023 TRACtion — for Transformative Research and Collaboration — will begin with a two-year endeavor called Transforming Transportation in Los Angeles.
New campus plan targets electric vehicle adoption at UCLA February 9, 2023 UCLA Transportation’s first-ever EV Readiness Plan outlines electrification projects to help commuters and advance campus sustainability.
Sustainable LA Grand Challenge receives $543,000 commitment for clean water research February 2, 2023 The funds will support undergraduate, graduate and faculty activities.
UCLA-led research could lead to more durable solar cells December 14, 2022 Using enhanced halide perovskite in place of silicon could produce less expensive devices that stand up better to light and heat.
Go ahead: Tell Gaurav Sant his ideas won’t work December 13, 2022 The UCLA engineering professor and colleagues take approaches to mitigating climate change that are considered unlikely by some.
UCLA expands dedication to protecting biodiversity, joins international nature coalition December 8, 2022 The Nature Positive Universities Alliance commits higher education institutions to take action that helps ecosystems thrive.
Popular strategies for reducing gasoline use aren’t getting a chance to work November 22, 2022 A UCLA-led study finds that governments often change course after increasing gas taxes and reducing subsidies to producers.
Dysmus Kisilu wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovators November 11, 2022 The Kenyan entrepreneur and his company, Solar Freeze, receive a $100,000 prize for reducing food waste.
Understanding what makes rainforests distinct from one another could advance conservation efforts October 27, 2022 Insights about how the ecosystems vary from one another could help shape conservation initiatives and efforts to fight climate change.
UCLA receives $1.5 million to further waterworks project at Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden September 28, 2022 The gift from Charlie and Peggy Norris will allow UCLA to bring sustainable practices to the garden and campus.
To the Rescue September 19, 2022 Since 2017, the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award has honored those who are bringing bold ideas and energy in the fight to save the planet.
How a UCLA team smashed government targets for hydrogen fuel cell performance August 17, 2022 By wrapping platinum-alloy crystals in tiny graphene “nanopockets,” scientists generated far more catalytic activity and power than expected.
Program primes students to tackle real-world urban sustainability issues August 8, 2022 More than 60 graduate students have received training through the NSF-funded INFEWS initiative at UCLA.
UCLA teams up with LADWP for equitable solutions to reach 100% renewable energy July 25, 2022 Researchers are lending their expertise to help make sure everyone in Los Angeles can benefit from the efforts.
UCLA-led study could be step toward cheaper hydrogen-based energy July 21, 2022 Researchers have devised a method for more quickly predicting the performance of potential catalysts in fuel cells.
Bike Week back in full gear at UCLA with series of events May 12, 2022 From May 17 to 19, UCLA Transportation will sponsor on-campus activities designed to promote biking as a sustainable commuting option.
UCLA releases first comprehensive sustainability plan April 26, 2022 The plan includes initiatives focused on transportation, energy, water and food systems.