L.A. asks how to equitably achieve 100% clean energy by 2035 – and UCLA answers November 16, 2023 In a report released today, more than 20 researchers provide strategies that center equity and justice in LADWP’s transition.
Half a century of advancing sustainability and addressing global environmental issues November 15, 2023 UCLA’s environmental science and engineering doctoral program celebrates its golden anniversary.
What’s behind the toxic levels of mercury in tropical birds? Gold mining, study shows November 14, 2023 A UCLA-led international team also found high levels in carnivorous birds and those in aquatic habitats.
UCLA continues its gold streak with national Bicycle Friendly University honor November 3, 2023 The award recognizes campus efforts to support healthy, affordable, environmentally friendly transportation.
UCLA honors Tony Pritzker with Fiat Lux Award November 1, 2023 The award, one of UCLA’s highest honors, paid tribute to Pritzker’s far-ranging philanthropy and service and his remarkable Bruin legacy.
Iroro Tanshi wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovators October 27, 2023 The research conservationist was recognized for her efforts to protect West African forests from wildfire and other threats.
Time picks UCLA Engineering climate solution as one of 2023’s top inventions October 24, 2023 The technology leverages seawater to capture and store atmospheric carbon dioxide while producing green hydrogen.
$7.5 million in federal funds to establish Mobility Center of Excellence at UCLA October 20, 2023 The center will study the impacts of automated vehicles and new mobility technologies on the nation’s evolving transportation system.
UCLA geography professor Park Williams awarded MacArthur Fellowship October 4, 2023 An acclaimed hydroclimatologist, Williams was recognized for his research on climate change and its connection to drought and fires.
Environmental justice is front and center at UCLA’s weekend concert, Volunteer Day September 29, 2023 Welcome events for students will incorporate this year’s Common Experience book, “The Intersectional Environmentalist.”
9 reasons UCLA Dining is the best in the nation September 15, 2023 For the fifth consecutive year, UCLA has topped Niche.com’s list of Best College Food in America. Find out what makes us such a culinary standout.
UCLA Transportation receives Green Fleet Award for environmental responsibility August 28, 2023 The campus services provider, which continues to add electric vehicles, earned a No. 1 ranking among university fleet operations.
Leonardo DiCaprio teams with UCLA Lab School to launch scholarships, climate project for kids July 11, 2023 The Academy Award–winning actor is an alumnus of the school.
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.