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Universities must change, but how?
Peter Kareiva
Never has the pace of technological change been so rapid. Some would argue the pace of social and political change is similarly breathtaking. But one thing has remained essentially the…
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Climate change could bring much earlier water runoff in Sierra Nevada by century’s end
Rebecca Ash
UCLA climate research shows another way rising temperatures could affect California’s water resources
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A crash course on climate change at La Brea Tar Pits
Amani Itani
The events, collectively titled A Climate Series for the Ages, seek to open a dialogue between the Los Angeles community and professors, authors, researchers and experts focused on the topic.…
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Understanding cities as more than just things
Hannah Pipes
With human impacts thus concentrated, you might expect urban areas to be a focal point of environmental research. That hasn’t always been the case, said Stephanie Pincetl, director of the…
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An intimate glimpse at Arctic wildlife in a year of record ice melt
Jennie Dean
I joined naturalists to observe wildlife in the Arctic Circle—and learned a surprising fact about Santa’s reindeer
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Ted Parson: It’s time to take climate engineering seriously
Amani Itani
According to UCLA Law School’s Ted Parson, those measures probably need to include climate engineering—large-scale manipulations of environmental processes to counteract global warming. That’s what he argued in an article…
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Announcing the 2017 Pritzker Award finalists
Rebecca Ash
Kareiva made the statement in announcing six finalists for the inaugural Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award, launched in July with financial support from the Anthony and Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation.…
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The science behind “An Inconvenient Sequel”
Daniel Swain
The decade-plus since the first movie has seen record-breaking climate changes and extremes
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Visiting Bouamir: a photo essay
Jessica Arriens
She’s spent a lifetime traveling and trekking, and the decades of backpacking, rock-climbing and the slow march of time have taken their toll. She’s had two hip replacements, and then…
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A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand
David Colgan
New global study maps out where fish and seafood can be sustainably farmed in the world’s oceans.
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Inconvenient data: voter apathy and its cost in carbon
Samantha Attwood
The second installment in a three-part companion series to An Inconvenient Sequel. How much does voting matter? Our experts estimate the carbon output of Trump versus Clinton.
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The truth about cats’ and dogs’ environmental impact
Alison Hewitt
I can’t has cheezburger: UCLA researcher finds that feeding pets creates the equivalent of 64 million tons of carbon dioxide a year
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UCLA’s Kevin Njabo selected to give TEDGlobal talk
David Colgan
Two months ago, the professor was named UCLA Institute of Environment and Sustainability’s 2017 Pritzker Fellow. Now he’s preparing to take stage in front of a worldwide audience. Today, TEDGlobal…
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Greening your grocery cart
Peter Kareiva
We crunched the numbers for you. Here’s how to make simple choices that fight climate change from your grocery cart.
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New center raises everyone’s voices for environmental science
David Colgan
Fueled by her experiences, Aradhna Tripati has helped create the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science, which will provide opportunities for underrepresented minorities.
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Pritzker Genius Award aims to spark environmental breakthroughs
David Colgan
The first major environmental award to target the under-40 crowd hopes to invest in novel solutions for the planet.
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Getting to the bottom of L.A.’s future water supply
David Colgan
UCLA researchers created a comprehensive model to find out how L.A. County can reduce its reliance on imported water.
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Student experiments with science and humor
Belinda Waymouth
UCLA environmental science major Alex Wolfson envisions his future as a funny scientist.
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Passion for environmental justice fuels urban oil drilling study
David Colgan
A UCLA student-led survey uncovered stark disparities in public health outcomes for L.A. neighborhoods with oil and gas drilling.
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Antibiotic resistant genes lurk in city parks
Belinda Waymouth
Overuse of antibiotics has led to superbugs that resist even powerful last-line-of-defense antibiotics. UCLA researchers have learned that antibiotic resistant genes are everywhere, including places people are encouraged to go for fun—parks.
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Hi-tech rainforest map brings climate and conservation efforts into sharp relief
David Colgan
Using satellite and laser detection, a new carbon density map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo empowers global efforts to stem climate change and deforestation.