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New research unveils the hidden complexity of antelope seed dispersal in Congo Basin tropical forests
David Colgan
Seed size, forest type and duiker species all factor into how seeds are dispersed
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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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Polishing One of Westwood’s Hidden Gems
Maya Parra
UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture students took part in a hands-on charette to enhance Sage Hill, UCLA’s outdoor learning space. Their proposals aimed to improve accessibility while conserving native plants and wildlife, providing students with valuable real-world design experience.
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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…
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Birds shifting more in time than space as they adjust to global warming
David Colgan
As North America heats up due to climate change, animals are responding in three primary ways: moving north, heading to higher elevations and making phenological changes — adjusting annual cycles such as when they breed.
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Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #6-10
Claire Griffiths
Blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the second set of candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award integrate gender equality and Indigenous knowledge for climate action, take on…
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Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #1-5
Claire Griffiths
The first five candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award are protecting threatened marine species, empowering underserved communities and restoring ecosystems on a global scale. Their work highlights…
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Meet the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award nominees
Claire Griffiths
This year’s candidates hail from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, united by an unwavering drive to tackle today’s most urgent environmental challenges. From revitalizing Indigenous fire management practices to amplifying the…
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Humans are stealing food from lions – and it could be a threat to Africa’s big cats
Claire Griffiths
Human kleptoparasitism—where humans steal prey from lions—is a growing concern for conservationists. New research highlights the cryptic threat this practice poses to Africa’s lion populations, stressing the need for balanced conservation strategies.
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‘This is about hope’: Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California
Alison Hewitt
Calling for hope and adaptations, they review the state of sustainability in California in this week’s special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Led by UCLA professor Glen…
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Chester’s Way: A squirrel’s tale of community and conservation
Claire Griffiths
David Colgan, Director of Communications at UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, has taken on this challenge with his new children’s book, Chester’s Way. Inspired by a real-life squirrel,…
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California wildfire smoke linked to reduced bird activity and health
Claire Griffiths
Wildfire smoke significantly impacts California bird populations, leading to decreased activity and body mass, according to new UCLA study.
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Over 140 UCLA IoES students turn their tassels
Claire Griffiths
On Sunday, June 16, the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability celebrated its commencement ceremony, honoring the Class of 2024.
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Extreme summer climate: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
Alison Hewitt
Join UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. PT for a live YouTube briefing about the extreme weather across the Northern Hemisphere.
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The Promise of Cameroon
John Harlow
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute is out to definitively map the African rainforests, a mission that could revolutionize climate science — and just maybe save the planet.
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UCLA seniors study L.A. owl habitats with Friends of Griffith Park
Claire Griffiths
But due to their nocturnal activity and well-hidden nests, little data has been available on local owl populations. To address this knowledge gap, a team of UCLA seniors collaborated with…
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UCLA seniors model flood vulnerability in Tobago
Anna Novoselov
Students traveled to Tobago to test their flood-risk model and gather local perspectives
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5 UCLA faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Alison Hewitt
The academy serves as an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions and perspectives to address significant challenges, with the aim of producing independent and pragmatic studies that…
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Ary Amaya is 27 acres into an Indigenous-led reforestation of L.A. She’s far from done
Madeline Adamo
The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come.
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eDNA reveals unique fish communities in Southern California seagrass meadows
Claire Griffiths
Southern California’s seagrass meadows, often mistaken for seaweed, are marine havens for a staggering array of fish. This new UCLA-led study reveals unique fish communities across different seagrass locations, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosystems.
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Sea urchins help tropical coral reefs recover, study finds
Anna Novoselov
Sedimentation and reduced fish populations cause algal overgrowth that threatens coral resilience