conservation

The plan includes initiatives focused on transportation, energy, water and food systems.

The goal is to divert 90% of the university’s waste from landfills.

A study by UCLA biologists shows that the curious dental markings are the result of trapped big cats chewing through hunters’ snares.

The conservationist received $100,000 for her work to protect Indonesia’s species-rich Leuser Ecosystem.

They worked alongside tribal leaders to develop tools that would help navigate a complex patchwork of regulations.

The new database will help researchers, conservationists and fisheries understand changes to marine species and ecosystems.

A UCLA-led study found that voluntary legal agreements protect at-risk species more efficiently than public lands.

In North America, climate change is causing spring to arrive an average of 0.4 days earlier each year; some species could be unable to keep pace with the changes.

The findings have relevance far beyond the Amazon River basin, where the study was conducted.

In the new book he co-wrote, Salzman reveals the hidden rules that govern who owns what — from the reclining space behind airline seats to HBO passwords.

A UCLA study finds that environmental DNA can accurately and efficiently identify fish species.

A new study reveals new findings about the animals’ evolution and the tough prospects they face for survival.

The one-two punch impairs corals’ ability to form exoskeletons and grow, UCLA-led research finds.

A massive unintended experiment in animal conservation taking place southeast of Las Vegas revealed an unexpected result.

UCLA is on track to run a completely carbon-neutral fleet by 2025.

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.

Two UCLA studies of ocean mollusks shed light on how new species may emerge through a phenomenon known as host-switching.

The online atlas supports efforts to better understand the region’s habitats, which could influence global conservation efforts.

Many forested areas used by insurgents for camouflage and cover were later decimated by illegal industries.

UCLA-led study shows how drought affects native amphibians, harbingers of what’s to come.

The findings could help inform decision-making for future infrastructure and construction plans near Los Angeles beaches.

Free online tool updated to include solar capacity and six more years of data, as California aims for 100% renewable energy.

The findings have implications for the conservation of rare and endangered species, in which low genetic diversity could increase the odds of extinction.

Also in this section: stories on the L.A. River, clean air and the Skoll Center.

Climate change won’t solve itself, but all Bruins can make changes and help UCLA beat the other University of California campuses.