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.
Nearly 40 UCLA scholars are among the most highly cited researchers in their fields November 15, 2022 The annual list compiled by Clarivate identifies scholars whose work has been referenced most often in studies published by other researchers.
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.
Birds getting smaller, ‘wingier’ as planet warms, UCLA-led research finds October 27, 2022 The 30-year study of 105 migratory species reveals how strongly temperature affects animals’ physical characteristics.
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.
Wildfires drive L.A.’s mountain lions to take deadly risks October 20, 2022 In seeking alternative habitats, the endangered animals are more likely to experience dangerous — and fatal — encounters with freeways and foes.
Are extreme heat waves happening more than expected? UCLA research says not yet September 28, 2022 The temperatures that baked the Pacific Northwest in 2021 should happen roughly once in 10,000 years.
These pesticides may increase cancer risk in children September 13, 2022 Research led by UCLA links prenatal exposure to specific chemicals to higher rates of eye cancer.
Dangerous combination of extreme heat and smoke affected 16.5 million Californians August 25, 2022 With climate change, these dual exposures and related health problems will only increase, say researchers who studied the 2020 fire season.
A warming planet could mess with our sleep – and make us more vulnerable to infectious diseases August 24, 2022 New research looks at the nexus of climate change, sleep and human immunity.
Heat waves aren’t going anywhere. Here’s how we can prepare August 22, 2022 V. Kelly Turner co-leads UCLA’s Heat Resilient L.A. project, which takes a multi-pronged approach that emphasizes equitable solutions to this dangerous problem.
Simple method destroys dangerous ‘forever chemicals,’ making water safe August 18, 2022 Using common reagents in heated water, chemists can ‘behead’ and break down PFAS, leaving only harmless compounds behind.
Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely, study shows August 12, 2022 UCLA-led research projects that end-of-the-century storms will generate 200% to 400% more runoff in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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 Law graduates advocate for a greener future July 7, 2022 Three alumni with a combined four decades of legal experience are helping bring environmental justice to low-income communities.
The Supreme Court ruled against the EPA. Here’s what UCLA legal experts have to say July 6, 2022 The decision could have wide-reaching consequences for federal agencies’ ability to regulate industries.
Know the signs of heat stroke and exhaustion June 23, 2022 As temperatures rise, so does the risk of serious illness. UCLA doctors tell you how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Most major U.S. cities are underprepared for rising temperatures June 16, 2022 While many municipal climate plans cite extreme heat as a threat, few propose any comprehensive strategy to address it, a UCLA-led analysis shows.
Six professors receive UCLA Public Impact Research Awards May 19, 2022 The Office of Research & Creative Activities is honoring faculty for work that connects campus to local and global communities.
UCLA research informs new global commission on governing climate risks May 19, 2022 Professor Ted Parson will serve as senior advisor to the commission.
Only 10 vaquita porpoises survive, but species may not be doomed, scientists say May 5, 2022 If they can escape death in poachers’ nets, the endangered marine mammal is well poised genetically to rebound despite inbreeding.
UCLA releases first comprehensive sustainability plan April 26, 2022 The plan includes initiatives focused on transportation, energy, water and food systems.
Talking climate solutions with Institute of the Environment and Sustainability director Marilyn Raphael April 21, 2022 Faculty and students are working on new ways to respond to a wide range of environmental problems.