IoES in the News
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IoES Researchers Fight a Salamander Apocalypse
North America’s salamanders could soon face an apocalypse — from a deadly pathogen making its way here through the pet trade. But who’s leading the charge to protect them through…
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California water agencies don’t know how much their pipes leak, UCLA report finds
Researchers recommend that state officials adopt best practices for monitoring leaks and measuring water loss
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Deadliest Tornado Outbreak in Decades Was Fueled by Smoke From Land Clearing
April 2011 saw the worst day of U.S. tornadoes since 1974, and a new analysis points to fires in Central America as part of the cause, according to research by Pablo Saide.
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More important than money? Environmental health benefits inspire people to cut back on electricity
Telling people how much pollution they could prevent is more likely to reduce power use than touting cost savings
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How solar power and electric cars could make suburban living awesome again
By Chris Mooney Originally published by the Washington Post The suburbs have had it rough in the last few years. The 2008-2009 economic collapse led to waves of foreclosures in…
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UCLA faculty voice: Keeping John Muir’s legacy alive in the 21st century
Today that means thriving urban wilderness areas and redefining conservation for California’s changing
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UCLA La Kretz Center ecologists act to save endangered wildlife affected by the extended drought
Dehydrated, emaciated, and stressed, Southwestern Pond Turtles sedentary on the shore of Elizabeth Lake didn’t move, or even try to flee when approached by biologists. This unheard of behavior suggested…
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ESE classmates past and present connect at annual celebration
Few doctoral degrees produce such an impressive mix of professionals committed to the planet: resource conservationist, health risk assessor, ecologist, geologist, toxicologist, regulatory specialist, hazardous materials inspector, and more. Members…
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New York City croaker settles nearly 80-year-old question: New species or same old frog?
By Alison Hewitt Originally posted in UCLA Newsroom A team of scientists has resolved a nearly 80-year-old mystery surrounding a group of frogs in and around New York City known…
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Welcoming Wildlife to the Neighborhood
Environmental science student study informs efforts to transform outdoor spaces into native plant-based, chemical free, nature-friendly habitats
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More than hiking and campfires at UCLA camp
A summer camp run by UCLA students offers unprivileged 10- to 18-year-olds from L.A. a chance to see the outdoors and learn about college
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There’s no place like home
As space agencies contemplate mankind’s next great leap – a human mission to Mars – we’re reminded there is only one planet in the solar system known so far that can…
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Is that factory near you spewing toxins? UCLA students create website to tell you
By Rebecca Kendall Originally posted in UCLA Newsroom A team of seven UCLA environmental science students has created a website that shows how emissions from local factories are impacting air…
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3 days after rain, beach water can still make swimmers ill, study says
The Los Angeles Times highlighted research by IoES undergraduates and environmental group Heal the Bay.
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CSR Reports – Does more information add more value?
IoES and Anderson School of Management Professor Magali Delmas and colleagues conducted a study on the validity of data obtained from corporate social responsibility assessments.
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Preserving Cameroon’s treasures
The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Center for Tropical Research Director Tom Smith about the country's conservation challenges and actions needed to protect the region's natural resources.
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New award recognizes global research providing sustainability solutions
IoES and Anderson School of Management Professor Magali Delmas is the recipient of this inaugural honor.
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UCLA selected for national environmental campaign
The Institute of the Environment and Sustainability has been chosen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to help find innovative ways to increase public awareness of toxic chemical releases.
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Choosing the right eco-label for your product
Magali Delmas, professor of management at the IoES, is the lead author of a study featured in the Summer 2013 edition of the MIT Sloan Management Review.
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The science and application of sustainable supply chain activities
Executives and researchers met on May 8 to discuss the challenges and opportunities raised by sustainable supply chain management at a workshop conducted by the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability's Corporate Partners Program.
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Leveraging SmartMeter Technology to Reduce Energy Consumption
A research proposal initiated by IoES and Anderson School of Management's Magali Delmas received $25,000 funding from the UCLA Transdisciplinary Seed Grant program.
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Magali Delmas gets $447,000 NSF grant for energy-conservation research
UCLA Professor Magali Delmas received a $446,912 grant from the National Science Foundation for her ongoing research tracking energy use in individual homes and testing what motivates people to reduce their power usage.
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UCLA environmental researchers release citywide plan, call on candidates to adopt
The Institute of the Environment and Sustainability partnered with the UCLA School of Law to produce a comprehensive plan for Los Angeles that addresses environmental challenges.
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UCLA’s Dr. Thomas Smith trains students to tackle Earth-changing issues
Part Four in the Mother Nature Network series on the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
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First REDD+ Project in Cameroon announced
The Center for Tropical Research (CTR) is partnering with Global Green Carbon Corporation (GGC) on a major conservation project in Cameroon—a country in west Central Africa.
