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Making an economic case for local water in L.A. County

David Colgan

New research shows financial benefits of using sources such as groundwater

Willow flycatchers, already an endangered species, also imperiled by climate change

David Colgan

UCLA-led genetic research reveals global warming is a serious threat for a bird species in decline

On global warming, everyone needs a seat at the table

Lawrence Bender

Eleven years later, Barack Obama’s environmental vision still requires diversity in science

GreenShorts awards high school environmental filmmakers

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 school students from across Southern California.  Winners were chosen by an all-star panel of judges including Netflix director of content acquisition Colin Morawski, Rachel Kropa,…

UCLA high school volunteer wins state science fair

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 protect Southern California from future wildfires, working hand-in-hand with postdoctoral scholars at UCLA’s La Kretz Center for Conservation Science. After winning first place for ecology…

Study forecasts a severe climate future for California

David Colgan

UCLA research predicts dramatic shifts between extreme dry and extreme wet weather by end of 21st century