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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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UCLA’s class of 2025: A new generation of environmental leaders step forward
Claire Griffiths
As climate urgency grows, UCLA’s newest environmental scientists bring curiosity, clarity and resolve
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Field notes from the finca: UCLA students trace biodiversity through Guatemalan cloud forest and coffee fields
Claire Griffiths
Seven environmental science seniors funded their entire trip through a crowdfunding campaign, carrying their research from Westwood to the mountains of western Guatemala
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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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New assessment calls for stronger standards in forest carbon credit market
Claire Griffiths
Scientists find that most forest carbon credit protocols fall short of ensuring real climate benefits, raising concerns about the reliability of a fast-growing tool in global emissions reduction efforts
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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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Managing the mid-transition: How to navigate the chaotic shift from fossil fuel to clean energy
Claire Griffiths
University of Notre Dame’s Emily Grubert breaks down why the mid-transition from using fossil fuel to clean energy is more chaotic than either endpoint — and why careful planning is critical
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What cities can learn from Los Angeles’s effort to build a fairer energy system
Claire Griffiths
A closer look at the decisions, data and trade-offs behind LA’s plan to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035 — without leaving vulnerable communities behind
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Kelp forests could suffer massive losses by 2100 as ocean heatwaves intensify
Claire Griffiths
Marine heatwaves could become 16 times more frequent, with kelp forests in the Northern Hemisphere facing the most extreme losses, new research finds
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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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The vital role of climate and weather science
Alison Hewitt
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain to “Stand Up for Science”
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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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Three billion birds gone: Why America’s skies are emptying
Claire Griffiths
Birds serve as critical indicators of environmental health, and their steep decline signals widespread ecological disruption, according to experts.
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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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Ash below, blue sky above: Is the air safe?
Suzanne Paulson
UCLA professor and air-quality expert Suzanne Paulson answers questions about how to more confidently determine your local air quality, whether to mask outdoors and if the air is safe in Southern California.
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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.