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Get timely perspectives and new angles on current climate stories with expert commentary from UCLA’s top environmental researchers and policy experts.

UCLA water and climate researchers provide comprehensive responses to questions about water for firefighting in urban environments.

Daniel Swain, a UCLA and UC ANR climate scientist, spoke up today against the mass firings at the National National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service.

UCLA experts and colleagues provide answers to frequently asked questions about firefighting, water infrastructure, fire hydrants and more.

Experts will provide L.A. civic leaders with the research-informed knowledge to create policy to inform ‘safe and resilient’ recovery.

The global figure in transportation and land-use planning earned a dedicated following with his groundbreaking research and book “The High Cost of Free Parking.”

UCLA and UC ANR climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss the vital importance and life-saving role of the federal agency.

Designated by the Re:wild Your Campus organization, UCLA joins a nationwide network of educational institutions in maintaining landscapes free of toxic chemicals. 

UCLA Anderson Zhiyun Li and William Yu economists say the fire could also cause a loss of $4.6 billion to the county GDP.

UCLA atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Suzanne Paulson details how to limit exposure to dangerous particulates.

Una nueva investigación vincula la intensificación de la alternancia entre condiciones húmedas y secas con la cualidad tipo esponja de la atmósfera para dejar caer y absorber agua.

The Hughes fire, in northern Los Angeles County, started late this morning and has already consumed more than 5,000 acres.

Join UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain today for another conversation about the disastrous fires in Southern California.

UCLA climate scientists’ analysis links climate change to about a quarter of the extreme vegetation dryness when the Palisades and Eaton fires began.

New research links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere’s sponge-like ability to drop and absorb water.

University teams are working to mitigate the potentially destructive and life-threatening impacts of the dangerous conditions.

A tribute program honored the late California Assemblywoman’s strong legacy of community activism and work on social justice.

The South Bay campus CFO and COO is leaning into a startup mentality to expand the university’s geographic footprint.

UCLA experts on wildfires, climate change, Santa Ana winds and wildfire-smoke are available to add context to the Franklin Fire.

As we head into the holidays and prepare to usher in 2025, Newsroom takes a look back at the accomplishments of the Bruin community and the highlights of 2024.

UCLA environmental law expert Cara Horowitz, fresh from COP29, outlines the difficulties in the climate finance discussion.

The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating new opportunities and a more sustainable future for the city.

By favoring loyalty over job experience, the president-elect’s picks could hinder his efforts to roll back climate-related regulations.

UCLA School of Law’s Cara Horowitz and Ann Carlson discuss regulations, litigation and California’s pivotal role.

California chapparal fire burns into urban Ventura County, showing need for strategies beyond fighting ‘forest’ fires.