2019 Pritzker finalists: May Boeve, Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Varshini Prakash
Announcing this year’s finalists for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
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UCLA Congo Basin Institute receives $1 million from Pritzker Family Foundation
Contribution triggers additional $1 million matching grant from a U.K. research fund
L.A. County taps UCLA to help create first-ever sustainability plan
OurCounty initiative aims for fossil-free future, addresses environmental injustices
Converting waste, ‘a leftover resource,’ to biofuels reduces emissions
UCLA study reveals how the U.S. can maximize benefits of waste-derived fuels
UCLA’s Energy Atlas expands to provide consumption data for most of Southern California
Online tool updated to include solar capacity, as California aims for 100% renewable energy
UCLA to lead $10 million California conservation project
State-funded initiative will provide officials with scientific basis for confronting climate change
A burning reminder of what happens if we roll back the Clean Water Act
It wasn’t first time. The Cuyahoga burned 13 times in the previous 100 years, thanks mostly to rapid industrialization and lack of sewage treatment. This year, Cleveland hosted annual River…
Announcing the 2019 Pritzker Genius Award candidates
The candidates include mass movement advocates, coral reef conservationists and artists — in video, painting and the written word. As in previous years, candidates were nominated by environmental leaders who…
Air quality app influences behavior by linking environment to health
Air quality mobile applications could mitigate these health risks by educating people and promoting preventive behavioral changes, a UCLA study found. “I think information can be very powerful to change…
Bike expedition raises awareness of climate change in California
The California Climate Expedition is a 550-mile bike tour from Oakland to Los Angeles
New environmental DNA program makes conservation research faster, more efficient
The Anacapa Toolkit allows researchers to catalog different species’ DNA present in soil and water samples with an unprecedented efficiency.
Meet optimistic environmentalist and graduating senior Riley Griesenbeck
Riley is one of 80 graduating with degrees in environmental science from UCLA
Restoration clash over Ballona Wetlands shows importance of nature in urban areas
Invasive plants cover the largest coastal wetland in Los Angeles County
High school students honored in environmental film contest
2019 GreenShorts awards handed out in six categories at UCLA
Blue economies can repair ecosystems and economies of island nations — but not without the leadership of women
In countries with coastlines, there’s a literal ocean of opportunity that remains untapped. This opportunity — known as the blue economy — includes major industries such as fishing, shipping and…
Will ocean seafood farming sink or swim? UCLA study evaluates its potential
Research on 144 countries reveals opportunities and pitfalls of this fast-growing sector
UCLA students help Pacific island economies grow sustainably
UCLA graduate students help developing islands capitalize on ocean resources.
California ‘browning’ more in the south during droughts
Vegetation in the southern part of the state is being hit harder due to climate change, UCLA-led study finds
Not just homeowners — businesses need sustainable landscaping too
California is coming off the heels of an exceptionally wet February which saw multiple atmospheric rivers drench the state. But this a land of extremes, and while the state is…
California state and county officials falling short in evaluating use of agricultural pesticides
The state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation registers pesticide products; county-level agricultural commissioners issue permits for the use of “restricted” pesticides — those that present significant human health or environmental concerns.…
Making climate change predictions more precise
UCLA’s Alex Hall and others propose new framework for comparing climate models