An ‘invisible disaster’: Aliso Canyon gas blowout is affecting residents’ long-term mental health
The study calls for inclusion of unseen but real health risks in understanding the effects of disasters.
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Results
Remote sensing helps confirm Aliso Canyon methane plumes traveled at least 6.2 miles downwind during blowout
A UCLA-led research team has reconstructed how the shape and reach of the methane plumes from the 2015–16 Aliso Canyon gas blowout evolved over 112 days.
UCLA, community partners help Altadena fire recovery through free soil testing
A team of UCLA researchers is joining with community partners to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the blazes.
Pregnant women living near the Aliso Canyon gas blowout were more likely to have babies with low birth weight
UCLA study suggests the increase can be attributed to the disaster.
Santa Monica’s waves will run pink during UCLA water quality test
Beachgoers may see the dye tracer experiment Sept. 15, 22–24 and 30, weather permitting.
UCLA-led research reveals extent of L.A. and California wildfires’ impact on air quality
An analysis of air quality data sources and a study of tiny airborne particles aim to help people make safer choices during fires.
Latino Climate and Health Dashboard illustrates air pollution’s impact on community health
Latino Policy and Politics Institute program helped turn data into community-driven action plans.
Underpaying and overusing our roads: The true cost of driving
UCLA Luskin’s Mike Manville is challenging how we think about traffic, housing and fairness.
UCLA-led team installs air quality monitoring network in western L.A. County as part of fire recovery efforts
The nonprofit-funded project provides real-time information to residents about air quality and safety as reconstruction progresses.
UCLA team finds high levels of particulates in air near electric vehicle fast charging stations
The study was conducted across Los Angeles County.
How safe is L.A.’s post-fire soil? UCLA’s Sanjay Mohanty is helping homeowners get the information they need
The engineer is teaming with the civic initiative Community Action Project–Los Angeles to provide free analyses for fire-impacted residents.
UCLA law students help write state bill targeting air pollution
Businesses that process used concrete have long caused dust pollution for neighbors. Students in a UCLA law clinic are helping find a solution.
Wildfires disproportionately impact Latino and other underserved L.A. communities, data shows
Data shows Latino workers are more often at risk of respiratory illness and income loss during fires.
Los incendios forestales tienen un gran impacto en las comunidades latinas
Los datos muestran que los trabajadores latinos están más expuestos a sufrir enfermedades respiratorias y a perder ingresos durante los incendios.
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.
Solutions to adapt to climate change
In a new study, UCLA researchers analyze the most severe climate-driven public health risks in California.
Wildfire smoke can bring ‘lingering symptoms for months’
Smoke can spread 10-15 times farther than wildfires, posing big risks for vulnerable people.
EPA in the courts over vehicle emissions, and regulating ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
It’s been a busy week for Environmental Protection Agency watchers. UCLA experts weigh in.
UCLA Law graduates advocate for a greener future
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
The decision could have wide-reaching consequences for federal agencies’ ability to regulate industries.
UCLA Law students work to help protect outdoor laborers from heat and pollution
Research produced by those in the California Environmental Legislation and Policy Clinic has influenced proposed legislation.
Using electric vehicles for ride-sharing in New Delhi can boost air quality for millions
UCLA researchers and colleagues demonstrate how the transition could improve public health and save money.
UCLA environmental experts featured in PBS series about sustainability
Faculty, alumni and students from multiple disciplines are helping shape stories of accountability in “Sustaining US,” whose second season debuts Oct. 6
The first COVID-19 lockdowns improved air quality. Where are we a year later?
Despite the return of traffic, record-high summer heat waves and apocalyptic wildfires, the early months of spring 2020 offered a glimpse of what is possible.
Simulations show how city building configurations affect pedestrians’ air quality
A UCLA study finds that pollution at street level is worst with buildings in tight rows.