Los Angeles Times
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The Washington Post
Scientists develop method that may predict East Coast heat waves up to 50 days in advance
“The pattern popped out at us really clearly,” said Karen A. McKinnon, a postdoctoral researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in Boulder, Colo., and the lead author of the study. Not only did it exist on those hot days — defined as about 12 degrees hotter than normal summer temperatures — “but importantly, up to seven weeks before,” Dr. McKinnon said.
Featured Faculty: Karen Aline McKinnon
The New York Times
Scientists Find a Way to Predict U.S. Heat Waves Weeks in Advance
“The pattern popped out at us really clearly,” said Karen A. McKinnon, a postdoctoral researcher at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, in Boulder, Colo., and the lead author of the study. Not only did it exist on those hot days — defined as about 12 degrees hotter than normal summer temperatures — “but importantly, up to seven weeks before,” Dr. McKinnon said.
Featured Faculty: Karen Aline McKinnon
The Atlantic
What Good Is a Library Full of Dead Plants?
PBS SoCal
Parks and Technology: A Match Made in California
Contrary to the old myth, technology is not just something to leave behind. It can help make parks and nature more accessible for everyone.
UCLA Newsroom
$1.2 million awarded to research projects to help Los Angeles County thrive despite climate change
Developing smart grids, converting wastewater to freshwater and studying the consequences of bike sharing are among the projects
Los Angeles Times
Conditions ripe for explosive wildfire season in Southern California
WBUR
National Public Radio’s On Point: IoES’s Jon Christensen joins NPR discussion on Latino voters
This year, 27 million Latinos in California will be eligible to vote—a 17 percent increase from 2012. On National Public Radio’s On Point, UCLA professor Jon Christensen joined a panel…
UCLA Newsroom
Steps toward a sustainable golden age for Los Angeles proposed in new UCLA plan
Developing the plan involved more than two dozen faculty members from different disciplines across campus
UCLA Newsroom
UCLA climate change researchers find way to improve accuracy of global climate models
Featured Faculty: Alex Hall
Connecting Ecosystems and Human Well-Being: What’s the Evidence?
Q&A with Postdoctoral Fellow Samantha Cheng
UCLA Newsroom
Why Are Some Wild Animals More Tolerant to Human Interaction Than Others?
Meta-analysis Led by UCLA Biologist Could Have Implications for Conservation Strategies
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…
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
Featured: Madelyn Glickfeld
National Geographic
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.
Featured Faculty: Pablo Saide
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
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…
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
Featured Faculty: Glen MacDonald
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…
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…
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…
Featured Faculty: H. Bradley Shaffer
Welcoming Wildlife to the Neighborhood
Environmental science student study informs efforts to transform outdoor spaces into native plant-based, chemical free, nature-friendly habitats
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