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Miranda Wang and BioCellection win 2018 Pritzker Award for young environmental innovators
David Colgan
24-year-old founder of BioCellection receives $100,000 award from UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability
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New hope for Southern California’s besieged wetlands
David Colgan
Study shows fast public action could actually result in more wetlands
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2018 Pritzker Finalists: Miranda Wang, Asha de Vos, Chioma Ukonu
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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Invasive crayfish lead to more mosquitoes and risk of disease in Southern California
David Colgan
Research finds the crayfish disrupt native predators that eat mosquito larvae
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UCLA research shows how carbon-filled oceans affect a tiny but important organism
David Colgan
Coccolithophores are fundamental to marine ecosystems and the global carbon cycle
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Furniture from China contributes to deforestation in central Africa
David Colgan
UCLA research shows connection between loss of trees and furniture bought in the U.S.
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Making an economic case for local water in L.A. County
David Colgan
New research shows financial benefits of using sources such as groundwater
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Willow flycatchers, already an endangered species, also imperiled by climate change
David Colgan
UCLA-led genetic research reveals global warming is a serious threat for a bird species in decline
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UCLA high school volunteer wins state science fair
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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Inspiration on oceans and diversity at the 2018 IoES Gala
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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New report on climate change in the Sierra Nevada shows need for human adaptation
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…
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Rising sea levels put Pacific salt marshes at risk for extinction, study finds
David Colgan
Research will help to inform policy on conservation of wetlands
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Center for Tropical Research celebrates 20 years of science and conservation
Kaitlyn DeShon
Since its founding in 1997, the center has made important environmental discoveries in more than 45 countries on four continents, publishing more than 300 academic articles. Its work ranges from…
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Coral reefs in hot water as warming events slow recovery
David Colgan
The hardy marine invertebrates can survive bleaching but their growth is slowed, study finds
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Getting down to business on offshore oil drilling
David Colgan
Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen’s economic case against Trump’s plans to expand offshore drilling
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Genetic mapping shows migratory birds’ vulnerability to climate change
David Colgan
Research focusing on yellow warbler looks at species’ challenges and capacity to adapt
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Colorado River delta fish risk extinction through interbreeding due to lack of freshwater
Amani Itani
UCLA study is a warning for other river systems around the world
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Genetic research reveals impact of the 101 Freeway on Los Angeles wildlife
Claire Wacziarg
The roadway and climate change are among the challenges facing animals in the Santa Monica mountains
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The search for the Southern rubber boa
William Zou
UCLA researchers use genetics to find out whether the elusive snake is an endangered species
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UCLA research puts wildfire risk into historical context
Amani Itani
Study of tree rings shows Western U.S. precipitation extremes are closely aligned with the region’s past
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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