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Spurred by parents’ close call with wildfire, UCLA alum uses AI to predict climate risk
Anna Novoselov
Hunter Connell co-founded Terrafuse AI to help insurance companies and first responders prevent climate change-driven harms
IoES Magazine
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A Smallholder’s Voice (video)
David Colgan
Cacao and palm oil industries contribute to deforestation of the most vibrant, species-rich places on the planet, leading to conservation attempts that use external sustainability certifications to drive responsible manufacture…
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Dysmus Kisilu wins UCLA’s Pritzker Award for environmental innovators
David Colgan
Kenyan entrepreneur and his company, Solar Freeze, receive $100,000 prize for reducing food waste
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UCLA students evaluate sustainability of NFTs
Anna Novoselov
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, can lead to large amounts of carbon dioxide emissions
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Panel events focus on investment and tech innovation for climate crisis
Colin O'Brien-Lux
UCLA contingent joins international discussions in London, Paris
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Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect
David Colgan
UCLA-led study finds products’ energy savings estimates are often inaccurate
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Q&A with Clara Pratte, 2020 Pritzker Award winner
David Colgan
Pratte moved solar energy projects forward with Navajo Power, the company she co-founded to benefit local communities on tribal lands. She also expanded Strongbow Strategies, the professional services and consulting…
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UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute receives $1 million from Bob and Cindy Taylor
Jonathan Riggs
Support from Bob and Cindy Taylor is helping fund research on the ecology of ebony and rainforest restoration.
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Carbon sequestration: a critical but less-understood piece of the climate puzzle
Anna Novoselov
Removing carbon already in the air is a must for Biden to meet international goals, say UCLA experts
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Study reveals which outdoor lighting minimizes harm to insects
David Colgan
UCLA–Smithsonian research confirms certain LED colors cause less damage than others
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Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
David Colgan
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds
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Sustainability leaders discuss possible outcomes of pandemic
Ashley Kruythoff
The abrupt onset of the coronavirus forced people, businesses, and organizations to aggressively prepare for a new reality and uncertain future. Around the world, institutions shifted to digital engagement, implementing…
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2020 Pritzker finalists: Clara Pratte, Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, Leah Penniman
David Colgan
The finalists represent a vast range of environmental issues and approaches. All of them are working to address past and ongoing injustices.
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Q&A with Miranda Wang, 2018 Pritzker Genius Award winner
David Colgan
Since winning the 2018 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award last November, the 25-year-old chemist and the company she co-founded, BioCellection, have been refining a new system that breaks down previously…
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To accelerate environmental benefits of EVs, prioritize miles over ownership
David Colgan
Papers co-authored by UCLA professor make the case for policy and infrastructure changes
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Solving the ‘green wine puzzle’ (Video)
David Colgan
Eco-friendly wines taste better, but they don’t command higher prices in the marketplace. Learn why from UCLA professor Magali Delmas and Bonterra Organic Vineyards
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Corporate leaders break down the challenges of supply chain sustainability
Nicki Aviel
A Corporate Partners Program event
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Q&A with Debbie Levin, architect of green cars’ red carpet moment
David Colgan
For businesses looking to promote green products, a major turning point came during the Academy Awards at the beginning of the 21st century. As millions watched worldwide, celebrities dressed to…
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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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A guide for companies on how to bundle green benefits with consumer perks
Alison Hewitt
Q&A with environmental economist Magali Delmas about her book on getting consumers to buy eco-friendly products
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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