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David Colgan
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is proud to announce the 2018 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award finalists, as selected by a faculty committee. Chioma Ukonu, Asha de Vos…
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If global food waste were a country, it would be the third highest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind only China and the United States. A team of UCLA students investigated…
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David Colgan
For businesses looking to promote green products, a major turning point came during the Academy Awards at the beginning of the 21st century. As millions watched worldwide, celebrities dressed to…
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David Colgan
Research finds the crayfish disrupt native predators that eat mosquito larvae
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David Colgan
Coccolithophores are fundamental to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle
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David Colgan
One emerging environmental leader will win $100,000 to take their work to the next level
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David Colgan
The Pritzker winner’s new app seeks to make satellite research fun for kids
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David Colgan
UCLA research shows connection between loss of trees and furniture bought in the U.S.
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Alison Hewitt
Q&A with environmental economist Magali Delmas about her book on getting consumers to buy eco-friendly products
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David Colgan
UCLA research finds warming temperatures have a negative effect on fertility, birth rates
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David Colgan
Despite spotty data, students identified places where modern irrigation offers the best opportunity for conservation
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David Colgan
Lawrence Bender and Daniel Weiss were recently named co-chairs of the institute’s board of advisors, which works with leadership and faculty to direct, support and develop programs for research, education…
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David Colgan
New research shows financial benefits of using sources such as groundwater
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David Colgan
UCLA-led genetic research reveals global warming is a serious threat for a bird species in decline
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Lawrence Bender
Eleven years later, Barack Obama’s environmental vision still requires diversity in science
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David Colgan
The event, which was held at the James Bridges Theater on campus in Westwood, recognized top short films in five categories out of more than than 70 entries from high…
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David Colgan
He runs cross country. He’s on the speech and debate team. He struggles with Spanish class at times. His favorite band is The Killers. He’s also doing scientific research to…
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David Colgan
UCLA research predicts dramatic shifts between extreme dry and extreme wet weather by end of 21st century
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David Colgan
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability alumnus Jason Post bridges that gap with science education — he was recruited to Navajo Technical University by their Environmental Science and Geographic…
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David Colgan
At the 2018 “SeaCO2Change” gala, Van Jones, and Keely Shaye and Pierce Brosnan issued a call to action while helping raise $1.3 million for research, education and improving diversity in the environmental field. Watch their full speeches here.
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David Colgan
The range contains the highest point in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, and is home to both the oldest and largest trees in the world — as well as…
