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On water sustainability, L.A. County earns C+ from UCLA environmental report card
But researchers point to expected funding for stormwater capture and cleanup projects as positive step
IoES Magazine
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Florida mangroves reveal complex relationship between climate and natural systems
David Colgan
Mangroves are tropical, salt-tolerant trees that grow in the intertidal zone of coastal waters. They don’t tolerate cold weather, particularly extreme freezes, during which they die and get replaced by…
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Drone monitoring of ship emissions could save lives, protect health
David Colgan
Students partnered with tech company on project that explored public health outcomes in L.A. and Long Beach port communities
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Prioritizing equity helps ensure poor communities receive benefits of bond measures
Nicki Aviel
In a new paper, UCLA researcher Jon Christensen investigated how it prioritized investments in disadvantaged communities. Christensen wanted to know if Prop. 1 was living up to its goals. We…
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To accelerate environmental benefits of EVs, prioritize miles over ownership
David Colgan
Papers co-authored by UCLA professor make the case for policy and infrastructure changes
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2019 Pritzker finalists: May Boeve, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Varshini Prakash
David Colgan
Announcing this year’s finalists for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
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UCLA Congo Basin Institute receives $1 million from Pritzker Family Foundation
Melissa Abraham
Contribution triggers additional $1 million matching grant from a U.K. research fund
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L.A. County taps UCLA to help create first-ever sustainability plan
OurCounty initiative aims for fossil-free future, addresses environmental injustices
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Converting waste, ‘a leftover resource,’ to biofuels reduces emissions
Allison Bell
UCLA study reveals how the U.S. can maximize benefits of waste-derived fuels
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UCLA’s Energy Atlas expands to provide consumption data for most of Southern California
David Colgan
Online tool updated to include solar capacity, as California aims for 100% renewable energy
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UCLA to lead $10 million California conservation project
Stuart Wolpert
State-funded initiative will provide officials with scientific basis for confronting climate change
Voices
A burning reminder of what happens if we roll back the Clean Water Act
It wasn’t first time. The Cuyahoga burned 13 times in the previous 100 years, thanks mostly to rapid industrialization and lack of sewage treatment. This year, Cleveland hosted annual River…
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Announcing the 2019 Pritzker Genius Award candidates
David Colgan
The candidates include mass movement advocates, coral reef conservationists and artists — in video, painting and the written word. As in previous years, candidates were nominated by environmental leaders who…
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Air quality app influences behavior by linking environment to health
Nicki Aviel
Air quality mobile applications could mitigate these health risks by educating people and promoting preventive behavioral changes, a UCLA study found. “I think information can be very powerful to change…
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Bike expedition raises awareness of climate change in California
Katharine Davis Reich
The California Climate Expedition is a 550-mile bike tour from Oakland to Los Angeles
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New environmental DNA program makes conservation research faster, more efficient
David Colgan
The Anacapa Toolkit allows researchers to catalog different species’ DNA present in soil and water samples with an unprecedented efficiency.
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Meet optimistic environmentalist and graduating senior Riley Griesenbeck
Nicki Aviel
Riley is one of 80 graduating with degrees in environmental science from UCLA
Voices
Restoration clash over Ballona Wetlands shows importance of nature in urban areas
Sonia Aronson
Invasive plants cover the largest coastal wetland in Los Angeles County
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High school students honored in environmental film contest
David Colgan
2019 GreenShorts awards handed out in six categories at UCLA
Voices
Blue economies can repair ecosystems and economies of island nations — but not without the leadership of women
Nickie Cammisa
In countries with coastlines, there’s a literal ocean of opportunity that remains untapped. This opportunity — known as the blue economy — includes major industries such as fishing, shipping and…
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Will ocean seafood farming sink or swim? UCLA study evaluates its potential
David Colgan
Research on 144 countries reveals opportunities and pitfalls of this fast-growing sector