Climate policy and the 2024 election October 25, 2024 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? October 25, 2024 UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses weather modification, as well as contrails, conspiracies and solar radiation management.
‘Weather control’: ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain October 14, 2024 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 October 14, 2024 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 September 26, 2024 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? September 26, 2024 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 September 26, 2024 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 September 12, 2024 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 September 10, 2024 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 September 6, 2024 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 September 4, 2024 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.
How to save a life September 3, 2024 Why should we care about birds? UCLA staff member Álvaro Castillo’s reminiscence about rescuing a baby hummingbird reveals an answer for us all.
A bird’s best friend September 3, 2024 UCLA’s chief sustainability officer Nurit Katz draws deep inspiration from nature — and hopes you will too.
In the company of birds September 3, 2024 Birds, UCLA environmental humanities scholar Ursula Heise attests, have profoundly important stories to tell — if only we know how to listen.
How a UCLA sparrow population could be a blueprint for wildlife vitality in changing cities September 3, 2024 Doctoral student Joey Di Liberto reflects on a nuanced breeding season on campus for the dark-eyed junco.
Birds shifting more in time than space as they adjust to global warming September 2, 2024 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’ August 29, 2024 A part of Getty’s ‘PST ART: Art & Science Collide’ initiative, the multi-exhibition program runs from September 2024 through June 2025.
Researchers discover new mechanism to cool buildings while saving energy August 8, 2024 A low-cost approach regulates heat with common building materials that absorb or radiate heat.
‘This is about hope’: Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California August 6, 2024 The researchers drew connections between existing sustainability challenges and encroaching climate change challenges.
‘Predictable and preventable’ heat deaths in prisons July 12, 2024 Incarcerated people are especially vulnerable to heat, experts say, but new protections exclude prisons.
Western U.S. heat wave: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain July 6, 2024 UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses long-lasting heat waves that are baking the western U.S. on Saturday, July 6, at 3 p.m. PT.
Extreme summer climate: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain June 24, 2024 UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses this summer’s record-breaking heat and extreme rain and flooding on Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. PT.
The death toll from wildfire smoke June 7, 2024 A UCLA study shows smoke from increasing wildfires in California caused up to 55,700 deaths in 11 years.
UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute hosts annual state policy briefing May 24, 2024 The Sacramento gathering earlier this month promoted equitable policy solutions for California communities.
UCLA to lead the Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient Communities May 20, 2024 The Luskin Center for Innovation receives a federal grant to prepare for extreme heat.