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Are extreme heat waves happening more than expected? UCLA research says not yet.
Alison Hewitt
The temperatures that baked the Pacific Northwest in 2021 should happen roughly once in 10,000 years
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These pesticides may increase cancer risk in children
Anna Novoselov
The study, published in the August International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, found that children prenatally exposed to the chemicals acephate and bromacil had an increased risk of developing unilateral retinoblastoma,…
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As climate change worsens deadly heat waves, policymakers begin to act
Anna Novoselov
Extreme heat disproportionately harms already-vulnerable communities and individuals
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2022 Pritzker finalists: Resson Kantai Duff, Solar Freeze, Tiana Williams-Claussen
David Colgan
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is proud to announce the 2022 finalists for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award, as chosen by a committee of 12 faculty members.
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Dangerous combination of extreme heat and smoke affected 16.5 million Californians
Anna Novoselov
With climate change, the frequency of these dual exposures and related health problems will only increase, say researchers who studied the 2020 fire season
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Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely
David Colgan
UCLA-led research is first piece of ArkStorm 2.0 flood disaster preparation
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UCLA teams up with LADWP for equitable solutions to reach 100% renewable energy
Jonathan Van Dyke
Researchers are lending their expertise to help make sure everyone in Los Angeles can benefit from the efforts.
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Announcing the candidates for the 2022 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
David Colgan
Candidates from around the globe include leaders in business, nonprofit and governmental innovation
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Students combine research and reality for sustainable agriculture project in Cameroon
David Colgan
Team of five students among 112 to graduate UCLA with degrees in environmental science
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UCLA students evaluate sustainability of NFTs
Anna Novoselov
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, can lead to large amounts of carbon dioxide emissions
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Panel events focus on investment and tech innovation for climate crisis
Colin O'Brien-Lux
UCLA contingent joins international discussions in London, Paris
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Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect
David Colgan
UCLA-led study finds products’ energy savings estimates are often inaccurate
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Talking solutions with Marilyn Raphael, director of UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
David Colgan
Faculty and students are working on new ways to respond to climate change and other environmental problems
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UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability receives $1.5 million pledge from founding director
Margaret MacDonald
The gift from Richard and Linda Turco will support students engaged in environmental research
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Climate change increases risk of devastating debris flows after wildfires in western U.S.
David Colgan
Research co-authored by UCLA’s Daniel Swain finds extreme precipitation conditions projected to increase
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Public talk underscores need for equity and regulation in the electrification of transportation
Anna Novoselov
California has passed numerous laws stimulating green transportation. According to environmentalist Mary Nichols, making these laws work will take better enforcement. “Regulations are really only as good as the enforcement…
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Pockets of Paradise on Campus
Cynthia Lee
Take a closer look at the oases of nature at UCLA where wild flora and fauna flourish.
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UCLA combines art and science in announcing film about an autistic boy’s love of bats
Anna Novoselov
Story seeks to dispel fears and misconceptions about bats
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Changing bus schedules can protect riders from deadly heat, study finds
David Colgan
Rerouting 10% of Phoenix’ bus fleet could reduce exposure to extreme heat by 35%
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Web tool co-created by UCLA a veritable ‘Swiss Army knife’ for land management
David Colgan
LandCART uses machine learning to assess changes in vegetation and ground cover across the American West
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Intricacies of L.A.’s urban ecosystem are focus of new UCLA podcast
Jonathan Van Dyke
Just witness the excitement around sightings of the city’s famous wild animals. One recent Los Angeles Times headline read, “Famed mountain lion P-22 makes dramatic appearance in Beachwood Canyon backyard.”…