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How can we chart a safer path forward in the wake of the historic LA fires?
Madeline Adamo
UCLA hosted the first annual LA Fire Research Conference to answer that question — convening researchers from across the U.S., agencies and survivors
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Report puts numbers on massive gap in water costs in the West
Claire Griffiths
A new UCLA–NRDC report finds cities pay far more for water than agricultural districts, even as climate change exacerbates shortages across the Lower Colorado River Basin
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Alex Hall named among the world’s most influential researchers
Claire Griffiths
Hall’s research — from climate modeling to wildfire and water forecasting — is now among the most widely referenced in the world, earning him a place on the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list
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Announcing the 2025 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award nominees
Claire Griffiths
Thirteen nominees. Five continents. One common denominator: a new blueprint for environmental leadership.
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Duration of heat waves accelerating faster than global warming
Alison Hewitt
The longest and rarest heat waves — which can last for weeks — show the greatest increase in frequency
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How watching birds for 10 minutes a week can help climate scientists this summer
Alison Hewitt
UCLA’s annual Project Phoenix aims to document how birds change their behavior when there’s more wildfire smoke
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S&P 500 companies make meaningful progress in corporate sustainability disclosures
Climate transition planning, Scope 3 reporting gaps identified in UCLA Anderson Center for Impact annual report
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Marilyn Raphael elected to National Academy of Sciences
Claire Griffiths
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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As the Colorado River shrinks, states fail to tap one of their most promising and accessible water sources
Claire Griffiths
New UCLA–NRDC report reveals basin-wide gaps in wastewater reuse despite worsening water shortages
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The war on science is here. Kim Stanley Robinson says it’s just the beginning
Claire Griffiths
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.
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Antarctic sea ice is now less likely to recover after melting, according to new research
Claire Griffiths
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
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NOAA layoffs put American lives and economy at risk, experts warn
Claire Griffiths
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain warns that more staffing cuts may be coming, further jeopardizing climate research and economic stability
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A new vision for climate science and society
Benjamin Paul
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
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Hughes Fire sparks alarming National Guard response, UCLA experts warn of worsening winds
Claire Griffiths
A fast-moving wildfire erupted in northern Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, scorching nearly 10,000 acres and forcing widespread evacuations.
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L.A. fires: Vegetation 25% drier due to climate change
Alison Hewitt
After a series of historic fires blazed Los Angeles in January, UCLA scholars offer insight into the causes, fallout and future mitigation.
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Pacific Palisades fire — UCLA experts warn of extreme wildfire risks in SoCal
Claire Griffiths
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.
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UCLA at COP16: Progress, setbacks and the race to save the planet
Claire Griffiths
UCLA researchers played a pivotal role at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, sharing innovative conservation strategies to tackle global biodiversity loss.
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Transforming data into climate action: UCLA’s Stephanie Pincetl honored at LA County GIS Day
Claire Griffiths
What if the key to solving climate change is hidden in the data we already have? Stephanie Pincetl believes the answer lies in connecting the dots.
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Q&A with Iroro Tanshi, 2023 Pritzker Genius Award winner
David Colgan
She does whatever it takes, from leading the Small Mammal Conservation Organization to creating the region’s first research-informed wildfire prevention program. Her goal is to make sure the unique ecosystems…
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2024 Pritzker Award finalists: Nina Gualinga, Adenike Oladosu, Callie Veelenturf
David Colgan
All under age 40, this year’s finalists are multitalented, using research, education, policy advocacy and grassroots organization as part of their comprehensive approaches to solving environmental problems and alleviating social…
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Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #11-14
Claire Griffiths
Armed with technology, research and grassroots activism, the final set of candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award are at the forefront of this generation. They are tackling…