IoES in the News
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Daniel Swain in The New York Times: Where the Grass is Greener, Except When It’s ‘Nonfunctional Turf’
Much of the West is experiencing the worst drought in decades, a “megadrought” that has kindled early wildfires and severe water shortages — and the seasonal heat has hardly begun.…
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Troy Carter in Nature World News: Scientists Recreate Aurora Borealis in Lab to Understand How Northern Lights Are Formed
Now, for the first time, researchers have demonstrated and made confirmation of the mechanism whereby the particle acceleration takes place – by replicating the process in a laboratory. Just as…
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Alex Hall and other UC experts convene to discuss innovative solutions to California’s wildfires
Wildfires have had a devastating impact on California over the last four years, and with the state in severe drought, another dangerous fire season looms. UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences…
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Troy Carter in UCLA Newsroom: ‘Surfing’ particles: Physicists solve a mystery surrounding aurora borealis
Scientists know that electrons and other energized particles that emanate from the sun as part of the “solar wind” speed down Earth’s magnetic field lines and into the upper atmosphere,…
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Jon Christensen Research featured in CALmatters: Every Californian needs a walk in the park
Recent research by UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability showed that 57% of Californians live within a typical walk, bike ride or short drive of a state park. Although 59%…
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Alex Hall in Capital Public Radio: California Drought Could Mean Peak Fire Season Months Earlier Than Usual
The last 18 months have been among the driest and hottest on record in California, leading Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a drought emergency in over 40 counties. Moisture levels…
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Daniel Swain in Axios: The Southwest’s new climate peril
Studies show that a warming climate is exacerbating the drought, and in some ways may be triggering it in the first place. That means the Southwest is drying out —…
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Daniel Swain in The Weather Channel: These Eight Facts Show the Seriousness of California’s Drought
According to the latest Drought Monitor analysis as of May 25, not only is the entire state of California in drought, but 26% of the state is in “exceptional drought”,…
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Benefits of Infrastructure Funding Measures Stymied by Barriers in L.A. County
As billions of dollars become available, UCLA-Liberty Hill Foundation report recommends actions for community-informed, integrated infrastructure to improve quality of life for Angelenos Affordable housing adjacent to a public transit…
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Miriam Marlier in National Geographic: In California, extreme heat and ozone pollution hit poor communities hardest
A new study identifies places in the state where the climate-intensified health risks are linked. “We’re exposed to air pollution and extreme heat, often at the same time. Now we’re…
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Daniel Swain in ABC News: Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
Scientists say the outlook for the western U.S. fire season is grim because it’s starting far drier than 2020’s record-breaking fire year. UCLA meteorologist Daniel Swain, who also works for…
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Gregory Pierece in Public Policy Institute of California: A Look at California’s Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Gaps
The State Water Board recently completed a multi-year needs assessment of the state’s safe drinking water challenges. One big takeaway: more money is needed. The study identified a funding gap…
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Daniel Swain in KTLA: fire season starts much drier in U.S. West than record-shattering 2020
As bad as last year’s record-shattering fire season was, the western U.S. starts this year’s in even worse shape. The soil in the West is record dry for this time…
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Deepak Rajogopal on NPR and KPCC’s “Take Two:” Intimate Partner Violence and Homelessness, Community College Police Training, Ride Share …
Professor Deepak Rajagopal weighs in on California’s landmark mandate on Uber and Lyft to go electric & zero carbon for NPR and KPCC’s “Take Two.” The episode aired May 24,…
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Stephanie Pincetl in Popular Science
Summer’s right around the corner, but the heat is already on. From unrelenting sunshine to sizzling grills, feeling hot (and cooling down) are part of the daily grind now. Stephanie…
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Alan Barreca, Stephanie Pincetl & Edith de Guzman on KCRW’s “To the Point:” Heat is the deadliest aspect of climate change
Heat is the deadliest aspect of climate change. It’s turning some underserved LA neighborhoods red hot. “Heat is a silent and largely invisible killer. It is, in fact, actually the…
Awards
Victoria Sork elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Victoria Sork, a renowned plant evolutionary biologist, was among eight UCLA professors elected to the American Academy of the Arts and Sciences in 2021. The prestigious honorary society is comprised…
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Marilyn Raphael elected to American Academy of Arts & Science
Marilyn Raphael, interim director of UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, was among eight UCLA professors elected to the American Academy of the Arts and Sciences. The prestigious honorary…
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Marilyn Raphael and Victoria Sork Elected to American Academy of the Arts and Sciences
Marlyn Raphael interim director of IoES and Victoria Sork, renowned conservation biologist were elected to the prestigious 2021American Academy of the Arts and Sciences.
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Morgan Tingley in UCLA Newsroom: Migratory songbirds’ travels disrupted by earlier springs
When spring arrives early, songbirds’ migration travel is disrupted. According to a new paper published in Nature Ecology & Evolution, some species could be unable to keep pace with rapid…
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Magali Delmas in The Wall Street Journal: How a Wave of Electric Trucks Could Create Millions of ‘Accidental Environmentalists’
Auto makers’ powerful new all-electric trucks and SUVs are attracting U.S. customers who wouldn’t otherwise shop for green machines. Magali Delmas, a professor of management at UCLA, says most people…
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Rajit Gadh part of sustainability transportation panel discussion at AILA Earth Summit 2021
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Interim director Marilyn Raphael amongst eight UCLA professors elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Eight faculty members were elected today to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies. A total of 252 artists, scholars, scientists and…
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Greg Pierce in Grist — Report: California’s water systems are in deep trouble
A new report is highlighting the gaps in California’s water infrastructure — and how much money the state will need to fix it. The board’s new report moves beyond that assessment to…
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Magali Delmas in UCLA Anderson Review: Organic Wines Prevail in an Analysis of French Wine Ratings
UCLA Anderson’s & UCLA’s IoES’ Magali Delmas KEDGE Business School’s Olivier Gergaud’s research found organic wines scored 6.2 percentage points above conventional ones; biodynamic wines scored even higher, 5.8 points…