In UCLA’s Heat Lab, undergraduates help tackle the human realities of a warming world
A group of UCLA students is making it their mission to understand how heat impacts our bodies, communities and planet.
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Embrace the future: How food choices can impact Earth
UCLA Rothman Family Institute for Food Studies’ Jack Bobo on local food production, agriculture, hunger, and not picking sustainability winners and losers.
Sacramento River Basin serves as test case for conserving water over unpredictable weather cycles
The summer of 2022 brought worrying news for California’s water supply.
4 UCLA faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Heather Maynard, Sorin Popa, Marilyn Raphael and Edward Leamer were selected for their achievements in original research.
What’s next for the Southwest’s yo-yo weather? Daniel Swain ‘Office Hours’
The UCLA climate scientist explores California’s weather and wildfire outlook.
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 study: How to break through climate apathy
Researchers looked into ways to communicate the true impact of climate change and found a solution.
How UCLA engineers are aiding L.A.’s wildfire recovery and addressing post-fire hazards
UCLA Samueli School of Engineering faculty and students are helping with CAP.LA free soil testing following the wildfires
Watch: How UCLA has become L.A.’s living lab of sustainability
Take a video tour around UCLA to learn about the sustainability initiatives that power, drive and shape the campus.
Guggenheim Fellowships awarded to 5 UCLA faculty members
Mona Jarrahi, Suk-Young Kim, Jingyi Jessica Lee, Carolina Lithgow-Bertelloni and Park Williams are among a group of 198 new fellows chosen from more than, 3,500 applicants.
Watch: Climate Action Day solutions presented during program honoring tech innovations
Earth-friendly options for EV batteries, food systems, cooling and water recycling were featured at UCLA’s Technology Development Group program.
High cost of living a growing concern for L.A. County residents in year 10 of UCLA survey
This year’s overall Quality of Life Index rating matches last year’s lowest ever in the now 10 years of the survey's existence.
Daniel Swain ‘Office Hours’: Potential consequences of NOAA, NASA and FEMA cuts
The UCLA climate scientist will discuss possible threats to the U.S.’ ability to predict weather-driven disasters and study the climate.
How a Channel Islands excursion brought environmental humanities to life
A doctoral fellow reflects on love, academia and multispecies kinship.
UCLA experts are monitoring wildlife recovery in Eaton fire burn scar
UCLA researchers are taking part in the effort to monitor plant and wildlife recovery in the Chaney Trail Corridor, located Northwest of Eaton Canyon.
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.
Understanding how wildfires affect California’s kelp ecosystems
Studying wildfire-impacted kelp deepened UCLA doctoral student Lori Berberian’s commitment to environmental science.
UC sustainability annual report highlights UCLA’s progress in multiple policy areas
Climate efforts include sustainable food systems, reduced water usage, and a phase-out of single-use plastics.
Hunga volcano eruption cooled, rather than warmed, the Southern Hemisphere
A UCLA-led study shows the eruption of the underwater volcano reduced temperatures over the Southern Hemisphere by 0.1 C.
As Colorado River shrinks, states fail to tap an accessible water source
A new UCLA-NRDC report reveals basin-wide gaps in wastewater reuse despite worsening water shortages.
The global good: How UCLA is working toward a healthier, cleaner and more sustainable planet
For more than 50 years, Bruins have been at the vanguard of research and advocacy aimed at protecting the environment.
Public transit ridership growth and super-charged EV ownership set Bruins in motion in 2024
The State of the Commute annual report analyzes the commuting behavior of UCLA’s employees and students.
Cut through climate misinformation with UCLA’s Degrees newsletter and Daniel Swain’s ‘Office Hours’
Get timely perspectives and new angles on current climate stories with expert commentary from UCLA’s top environmental researchers and policy experts.
New initiative to design innovative starter homes on vacant land launches
The competition seeks winning designs for faster, innovative, lower-cost housing for the next generation of homeowners.
UCLA’s LPPI and Luskin host panel on Los Angeles wildfire recovery
Leading voices in politics, media and planning came together to provide an overview of local recovery efforts.