Bike Week back in full gear at UCLA with series of events
From May 17 to 19, UCLA Transportation will sponsor on-campus activities designed to promote biking as a sustainable commuting option.
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UCLA releases first comprehensive sustainability plan
The plan includes initiatives focused on transportation, energy, water and food systems.
Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect
“Not all energy-efficient upgrades or programs are the same,” said Magali Delmas, a UCLA environmental economist and co-author of the paper.
Talking climate solutions with Institute of the Environment and Sustainability director Marilyn Raphael
Faculty and students are working on new ways to respond to a wide range of environmental problems.
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability receives $1.5 million pledge from founding director
The gift from Richard Turco and his wife, Linda Turco, will support students engaged in environmental research.
Pockets of Paradise on Campus
Take a closer look at the oases of nature at UCLA where wild flora and fauna flourish.
$2 million from Pritzker Foundation establishes chair in sustainability at UCLA Engineering
Gaurav Sant, director of the Institute for Carbon Management at UCLA, was appointed the inaugural chairholder.
UCLA launches zero waste campaign to help increase sustainability efforts on campus
The goal is to divert 90% of the university’s waste from landfills.
Web tool co-created by UCLA a veritable ‘Swiss Army knife’ for land management
LandCART uses machine learning to assess changes in vegetation and ground cover across the American West.
Using electric vehicles for ride-sharing in New Delhi can boost air quality for millions
UCLA researchers and colleagues demonstrate how the transition could improve public health and save money.
UCLA receives two honors for sustainability efforts
Campus stands out as a “top performer” amongst institutions of higher education for its programs and operations areas.
Marilyn Raphael on Climate and Justice
The geographer is exploring how work in her field can help vulnerable people all over the globe.
UCLA environmental experts featured in PBS series about sustainability
Faculty, alumni and students from multiple disciplines are helping shape stories of accountability in “Sustaining US,” whose second season debuts Oct. 6
Human wastewater is feeding harmful algae blooms off of Southern California’s coast
A UCLA-led study explains how much of the damage is being caused by treated sewage.
Size of grass blades offers better understanding of their vulnerability to climate change
Research determined that grass with narrow leaves and high numbers of veins should be better able to withstand the drier conditions expected in the future.
The first COVID-19 lockdowns improved air quality. Where are we a year later?
Despite the return of traffic, record-high summer heat waves and apocalyptic wildfires, the early months of spring 2020 offered a glimpse of what is possible.
Study explains how consumers can be encouraged to conserve energy during peak periods
Promotional messages about saving money on electricity bills or earning other financial rewards motivated homeowners to conserve.
Local demand is helping California surpass renewable energy targets
A UCLA study shows that 30% of residents now can choose cleaner power from community choice aggregators.
A ‘ghastly future’ unless extraordinary action is taken soon on sustainability
UCLA’s Daniel Blumstein and a global team of scientists point to environmental, population and political challenges.
Could the ocean hold the key to reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
UCLA researchers have outlined a strategy that would use seawater to trap and store billions of metric tons of the greenhouse gas each year.
California needs policies to protect communities moving to renewable energy
Without careful planning, the shift to green power could cost more and strain the state’s grid.
New electric shuttles serve patients and planet
UCLA is on track to run a completely carbon-neutral fleet by 2025.
Practicing sustainability during a pandemic
UCLA’s Bonny Bentzin offers encouragement for those who, thanks to the pandemic, see the word “reusable” and think “infected.”
Tiny endangered shrimp may get big hand from environmental DNA testing
The method saves time and money and doesn't require sacrificing endangered animals. All that’s needed is a few ounces of water from their habitat.
Researchers receive Department of Energy grant to transform carbon dioxide into construction materials
CO2Concrete, developed by UCLA engineers, is made in part from emissions captured from power plants and other sources.