Magazine

Pritzker Genius Award aims to spark environmental breakthroughs

David Colgan

The first major environmental award to target the under-40 crowd hopes to invest in novel solutions for the planet.

Getting to the bottom of L.A.’s future water supply

David Colgan

UCLA researchers created a comprehensive model to find out how L.A. County can reduce its reliance on imported water.

Student experiments with science and humor

Belinda Waymouth

UCLA environmental science major Alex Wolfson envisions his future as a funny scientist.

Passion for environmental justice fuels urban oil drilling study

David Colgan

A UCLA student-led survey uncovered stark disparities in public health outcomes for L.A. neighborhoods with oil and gas drilling.

Antibiotic resistant genes lurk in city parks

Belinda Waymouth

Overuse of antibiotics has led to superbugs that resist even powerful last-line-of-defense antibiotics. UCLA researchers have learned that antibiotic resistant genes are everywhere, including places people are encouraged to go for fun—parks.

Hi-tech rainforest map brings climate and conservation efforts into sharp relief

David Colgan

Using satellite and laser detection, a new carbon density map of the Democratic Republic of the Congo empowers global efforts to stem climate change and deforestation.