UCLA experts on Malibu’s Franklin Fire
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Can COP29 convince countries to pay for climate change disasters?
UCLA environmental law expert Cara Horowitz, fresh from COP29, outlines the difficulties in the climate finance discussion.
UCLA and the Port of Los Angeles partner to advance sustainability, research and healthier communities
The two institutions have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating new opportunities and a more sustainable future for the city.
Analyzing Trump’s Cabinet picks
By favoring loyalty over job experience, the president-elect’s picks could hinder his efforts to roll back climate-related regulations.
Time names UCLA’s Gaurav Sant among 2024’s top influential climate leaders
The ocean-based carbon removal technology he helped develop could provide an affordable way to mitigate climate change.
UCLA evaluates L.A.’s plan to invest billions of dollars in wastewater recycling infrastructure
Pure Water LA/Operation Next would increase the resiliency of drinking water supplies to future costs, earthquakes and climate-induced drought.
Q&A: How a second Trump term will impact environmental and climate policy
UCLA School of Law’s Cara Horowitz and Ann Carlson discuss regulations, litigation and California’s pivotal role.
Mountain fire ‘a suburban firestorm’ due to Santa Ana winds
California chapparal fire burns into urban Ventura County, showing need for strategies beyond fighting ‘forest’ fires.
Climate change parching the American West even without rainfall deficits
A new study finds higher temperatures increase evaporation enough to cause drought without any reduction in precipitation.
Climate policy and the 2024 election
UCLA experts talk post-election climate policy; climate scientist Daniel Swain will hold a Q&A focused on the National Weather Service.
Will humans ever be able to control the weather?
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses weather modification, as well as contrails, conspiracies and solar radiation management.
‘Weather control’: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss California’s fire outlook and what’s real vs. fake regarding weather control.
UCLA engineers develop scalable process to decarbonize cement production
The new “ZeroCAL” method could remove 98% of the CO2 emissions associated with the production of lime for use in cement, the team said.
How the conservative Project 2025 could ‘wreak havoc’ – on a Trump administration
UCLA experts discuss post-election predictions for the presidential candidates, who have stark differences in their climate policies.
Election 360: The environment and Project 2025 – could it backfire for a Trump administration?
With stark differences in the climate policies of the two presidential candidates, this is a “make-or-break” election for climate policy, UCLA experts say.
Real-time Hurricane Helene analysis: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss Hurricane Helene in a climate context and California’s fire weather.
Get ready for long West Coast heat waves this fall
Signals from La Niña suggest we’re in for a hot fall, says UCLA atmospheric scientist and statistician Karen McKinnon.
California wildfires: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
The UCLA climate scientist will discuss the wildfire situation in Southern California and Davis Fire south of Reno.
California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills
UCLA experts address the unanticipated statehouse drama and Gov. Newsom’s project to lower gas prices through increased oil refinery oversight.
Major West Coast heat wave: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
You know it’s hot – but is it unusually hot? Find out at 2 p.m. PT on Sept. 4 with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain.
Birds shifting more in time than space as they adjust to global warming
Still, changes in phenology, latitude and elevation account for only a small portion of what’s needed to keep track with rising temperatures.
UCLA presents ‘Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption’
A part of Getty’s ‘PST ART: Art & Science Collide’ initiative, the multi-exhibition program runs from September 2024 through June 2025.
The climate policy at stake in this election: The tax code
Clean energy tax credits can make or break megatons of emissions, says UCLA Law professor Kimberly Clausing.
UCLA to lead project to help L.A. County cope with extreme heat
Practices to protect public health, including high-risk groups, are featured in an expansive program.
Can L.A.’s car-free Olympics help the climate long-term?
The city could go carless for two weeks, but UCLA’s Jacob Wasserman questions whether it can build for more lasting changes.