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New Solutions For Dire California Drought
Originally aired on March 24, 2015 Yoram Cohen, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering and a member of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, was interviewed by NPR’s…
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Microbeads: Water’s Tiny Trash Problem
Originally posted by KCET’s “SoCal Connected” It’s a new kind of plastic that is too small to recycle and too tiny to filter out of our waste water. They are…
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IoES Professor Appointed as L.A. County Regional Planning Commissioner
Dr. Stephanie Pincetl has been selected to the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission (RPC) by Supervisor Sheila Kuehl. Supervisor Kuehl was recently elected to represent the Third District in Los Angeles County, a region of two million constituents and 431 square miles.
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UCLA’s Real Action Heroes: Fighting for sustainability one green mission at a time
By Tetra Balestri, Student Contributor
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Submission: Eco-friendly approaches to landscaping can cut water usage
By Alessandro Lallas and Joshua Naftulin Originally published in the Daily Bruin Amidst the bore and bustle of everyday life on campus, California’s current drought is likely an afterthought for…
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Deadliest Tornado Outbreak in Decades Was Fueled by Smoke From Land Clearing
April 2011 saw the worst day of U.S. tornadoes since 1974, and a new analysis points to fires in Central America as part of the cause, according to research by Pablo Saide.
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Landi Renzo Goes for Gold
It is with great enthusiasm that Landi Renzo announces our Gold Corporate Partnership with UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) Corporate Partners Program. UCLA’s Corporate Partners Program was…
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Taking on Water
UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and Hammer Museum partner to present a year-long series of public programs about water
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UCLA-led study shows how rivers of meltwater on Greenland’s ice sheet contribute to rising sea levels
Research will help improve understanding of global warming’s impact
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More important than money? Environmental health benefits inspire people to cut back on electricity
Telling people how much pollution they could prevent is more likely to reduce power use than touting cost savings
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How solar power and electric cars could make suburban living awesome again
By Chris Mooney Originally published by the Washington Post The suburbs have had it rough in the last few years. The 2008-2009 economic collapse led to waves of foreclosures in…
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UCLA faculty voice: Keeping John Muir’s legacy alive in the 21st century
Today that means thriving urban wilderness areas and redefining conservation for California’s changing
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Aradhna Tripati honored with E.O. Wilson Award for biodiversity conservation
Originally posted in UCLA Newsroom Aradhna Tripati, a UCLA assistant professor in the departments of Earth, planetary and space sciences, and atmospheric and oceanic sciences, was presented the annual E.O.…
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UCLA researchers project Southern California rainfall levels through end of century
Models show more precipitation will be rain instead of snow, which would increase flood risk and limit chance to capture water
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Climate Change Impacts on Precipitation: an Interview with David Neelin
David Neelin is a Professor in UCLA’s Atmospheric Sciences who works on climate modeling, including precipitation predictions in the face of climate change. Dr. Neelin’s work has contributed to understanding…
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Forecast: L.A.’s Green Infrastructure Will Come from an Integrated Approach
On December 10, the UCLA Anderson Forecast quarterly economic outlook presents Parched Lawns, Severe Congestion, and Flickering Lights: Rebuilding, Reinventing, and Reimagining California’s Infrastructure. A panel of experts from UCLA, local…
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Scientists stress conservation of water in midst of drought
By Miriam Hernandez Originally posted by Eyewitness News ABC7 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES (KABC) — This year, rain levels are one-fourth of normal. According to projections by JPL, you will…
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UCLA La Kretz Center ecologists act to save endangered wildlife affected by the extended drought
Dehydrated, emaciated, and stressed, Southwestern Pond Turtles sedentary on the shore of Elizabeth Lake didn’t move, or even try to flee when approached by biologists. This unheard of behavior suggested…
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Center for Tropical Research November 2014 Newsletter
This edition of the Center for Tropical Research Newsletter includes the following feature articles as well as center updates and workshop reports: Senior Research Fellow Tim Bonebrake recounts a personal journey…
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ESE classmates past and present connect at annual celebration
Few doctoral degrees produce such an impressive mix of professionals committed to the planet: resource conservationist, health risk assessor, ecologist, geologist, toxicologist, regulatory specialist, hazardous materials inspector, and more. Members…
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New York City croaker settles nearly 80-year-old question: New species or same old frog?
By Alison Hewitt Originally posted in UCLA Newsroom A team of scientists has resolved a nearly 80-year-old mystery surrounding a group of frogs in and around New York City known…
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Proposition 1, the California Water Bond: Is it the Answer to California’s Water Crisis?
On November 4th, Californians will have the chance to vote on a statewide water bond intended to provide funds for investment in water infrastructure and technology, improvement of water quality and storage, and protection of water resources and environments. For some this is a long-awaited opportunity -- the bond has been delayed, altered, and reconfigured since its original conception in 2009.
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Exploring recent weather extremes in the U.S.
After a record warm September, dramatic climate shifts are likely to continue
