Marilyn Raphael elected to National Academy of Sciences
One of the highest honors a scientist can receive, Raphael and three other UCLA faculty join an elite group of Nobel laureates and internationally recognized scholars
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Managing the mid-transition: How to navigate the chaotic shift from fossil fuel to clean energy
University of Notre Dame's Emily Grubert breaks down why the mid-transition from using fossil fuel to clean energy is more chaotic than either endpoint — and why careful planning is critical
What cities can learn from Los Angeles’s effort to build a fairer energy system
A closer look at the decisions, data and trade-offs behind LA’s plan to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035 — without leaving vulnerable communities behind
The UCLA La Kretz Center 2024 Annual Report
We're pleased to report on the exciting La Kretz Center research & project updates that happened in 2024.
Kelp forests could suffer massive losses by 2100 as ocean heatwaves intensify
Marine heatwaves could become 16 times more frequent, with kelp forests in the Northern Hemisphere facing the most extreme losses, new research finds
As the Colorado River shrinks, states fail to tap one of their most promising and accessible water sources
New UCLA–NRDC report reveals basin-wide gaps in wastewater reuse despite worsening water shortages
Project Phoenix 2024 Annual Report
The community birding initiative is thrilled to present its 2024 Year-End report!
The war on science is here. Kim Stanley Robinson says it’s just the beginning
Widely regarded as the greatest living sci-fi writer, he’s spent decades crafting visions of the future. Now, he warns that a real dystopia is unfolding.
Antarctic sea ice is now less likely to recover after melting, according to new research
The study found that recent extreme ice losses are unprecedented in over a century, signaling a fundamental shift in the Antarctic sea ice system — one that could have global consequences
Study reveals devastating 22% decline in U.S. butterflies
Butterflies across the U.S. are disappearing at an alarming rate, according to a new study co-authored by UCLA ecologist Travis Longcore. Published in the journal Science, it reveals that butterfly…
The vital role of climate and weather science
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain to “Stand Up for Science”
NOAA layoffs put American lives and economy at risk, experts warn
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain warns that more staffing cuts may be coming, further jeopardizing climate research and economic stability
A new vision for climate science and society
Alex Hall, new director of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, explains how the response to LA’s recent fires are part of a larger push to change our world
Three billion birds gone: Why America’s skies are emptying
Birds serve as critical indicators of environmental health, and their steep decline signals widespread ecological disruption, according to experts.
Wildfire disaster, recovery and resilience: What have we learned?
Why does wildfire recovery lag behind other disasters? UC Merced’s Crystal Kolden outlines the compounding barriers — and the urgent need for community-centered solutions.
Video: Expert insights on the causes, impacts and aftermath of the L.A. wildfires
https://youtu.be/PzfuAN8kfpE?si=zjIwCch9LhHW-uv7 UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and and UCLA’s Sustainable LA Grand Challenge recently hosted a virtual seminar addressing the historic wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in January…
Hughes Fire sparks alarming National Guard response, UCLA experts warn of worsening winds
A fast-moving wildfire erupted in northern Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, scorching nearly 10,000 acres and forcing widespread evacuations.
Ash below, blue sky above: Is the air safe?
UCLA professor and air-quality expert Suzanne Paulson answers questions about how to more confidently determine your local air quality, whether to mask outdoors and if the air is safe in Southern California.
L.A. fires: Vegetation 25% drier due to climate change
After a series of historic fires blazed Los Angeles in January, UCLA scholars offer insight into the causes, fallout and future mitigation.
Meet the 2025 La Kretz Center & Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awardees
Congratulations to the 2025 awardees!
The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dept. 2025 Seminar Series
Join us during the EEB Seminar Series to hear from La Kretz Postdoctoral Candidates Kaleigh Fisher, Timo Metz, and Ryan Buck! Each seminar is Co-hosted by the La Kretz Center…
Pacific Palisades fire — UCLA experts warn of extreme wildfire risks in SoCal
UCLA experts warn of extreme wildfire risks, how Santa Ana winds are making the fire worse, what you need to know about fire safety and more.
New beginnings: Julio Frenk takes over as UCLA’s chancellor ‘with gratitude, humility and joy’
With the campus at the threshold of this exciting new era, Chancellor Frenk today shared the following message with Bruins.
Travis Longcore for ABC7 News—Efforts to Save the Birds We are Losing
Bird populations across the United States are plummeting at an alarming rate, with three billion birds lost since 1970, according to UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability professor Travis…