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Wildfire experts lay out causes and solutions for California’s worsening blazes

David Colgan

Academic and government experts offered insight at an event co-produced by The Nature Conservancy and UCLA

Peter Kareiva talks business, activism — and the ‘existential threat’ we all face

David Colgan

Peter Kareiva joined reporter David Nazar to talk about how business and activists could come together for the future of the planet.

Cool for You: Q&A with Marianna Linz, author of climate change book for kids

Nicki Aviel

Linz is a climate scientist with UCLA Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and a fellow with the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science. She’s also author of Cool for You, a science-informed children’s book about climate change. What was the inspiration for Cool for You — how did this book come about? Linz: In Boston, I volunteered…

Paper outlines how L.A. County can adapt its water supply for climate change

David Colgan

UCLA report calls for conservation, policy and infrastructure improvements

A new home? Event series looks at the science of migration

Nicki Aviel

But migration is also a scientific issue. How different are we from other species? UCLA joined La Brea Tar Pits and Museum and explored the topic in a three-night conversation with leading migration experts.Looking across species and time, the event series stripped away politics and borders to discuss causes and outcomes of migration for all…

Student research teams aim to bring island nations Blue Prosperity

Allison Bell

UCLA research program challenges students from across campus to develop strategies for sustainable ‘blue’ growth on islands