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Lawrence Bender and Daniel Weiss were recently named co-chairs of the institute’s board of advisors, which works with leadership and faculty to direct, support and develop programs for research, education…
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David Colgan
New research shows financial benefits of using sources such as groundwater
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David Colgan
UCLA-led genetic research reveals global warming is a serious threat for a bird species in decline
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Lawrence Bender
Eleven years later, Barack Obama’s environmental vision still requires diversity in science
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David Colgan
The event, which was held at the James Bridges Theater on campus in Westwood, recognized top short films in five categories out of more than than 70 entries from high…
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David Colgan
He runs cross country. He’s on the speech and debate team. He struggles with Spanish class at times. His favorite band is The Killers. He’s also doing scientific research to…
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David Colgan
UCLA research predicts dramatic shifts between extreme dry and extreme wet weather by end of 21st century
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David Colgan
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability alumnus Jason Post bridges that gap with science education — he was recruited to Navajo Technical University by their Environmental Science and Geographic…
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David Colgan
At the 2018 “SeaCO2Change” gala, Van Jones, and Keely Shaye and Pierce Brosnan issued a call to action while helping raise $1.3 million for research, education and improving diversity in the environmental field. Watch their full speeches here.
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David Colgan
The range contains the highest point in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, and is home to both the oldest and largest trees in the world — as well as…
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David Colgan
UCLA led-research shows Earth may be approaching a carbon dioxide threshold for melting ice in the Arctic
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After a yearlong reprieve, Southern California is again under severe water scarcity conditions: Only 2 1/2 inches of rain have fallen in Los Angeles during the past 12 months. This…
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Colin O'Brien-Lux
A recent panel discussion explored society’s capacity to respond to environmental concerns in the modern era.
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David Colgan
Research will help to inform policy on conservation of wetlands
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Cailey Hall
Partnership seeks to create new narratives to engage audiences with research
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David Colgan
The 1,000-mile ride will fund research at the UCLA Center for Climate Science
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David Colgan
Film contest GreenShorts expands to reach and teach more SoCal high school students
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David Colgan
Marris joins environmental philosopher Dale Jamieson and Jedediah Purdy, an expert in the intersection of law and social and political thought for “A Conversation on Politics, Ethics and Well-Being in the Anthropocene.” The free 2/22 event will be held at UCLA Fowler Museum.
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Kaitlyn DeShon
Since its founding in 1997, the center has made important environmental discoveries in more than 45 countries on four continents, publishing more than 300 academic articles. Its work ranges from…
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Hannah Pipes
But times are changing, and cities across California have begun to push back with lawsuits. These recent legal actions were the focus of a January 23 panel discussion hosted by…
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David Colgan
The hardy marine invertebrates can survive bleaching but their growth is slowed, study finds
