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To accelerate environmental benefits of EVs, prioritize miles over ownership
David Colgan
Papers co-authored by UCLA professor make the case for policy and infrastructure changes
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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…
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Will ocean seafood farming sink or swim? UCLA study evaluates its potential
David Colgan
Research on 144 countries reveals opportunities and pitfalls of this fast-growing sector
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California ‘browning’ more in the south during droughts
David Colgan
Vegetation in the southern part of the state is being hit harder due to climate change, UCLA-led study finds
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Not just homeowners — businesses need sustainable landscaping too
Nicki Aviel
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…
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California state and county officials falling short in evaluating use of agricultural pesticides
Daniel Melling
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.…
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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
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Solving the ‘green wine puzzle’ (Video)
David Colgan
Eco-friendly wines taste better, but they don’t command higher prices in the marketplace. Learn why from UCLA professor Magali Delmas and Bonterra Organic Vineyards
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White Mountain Research Center offers a range of scientific possibilities (Video)
Sonia Aronson
With 5,000 year-old pine trees, 10,000 feet of elevation and an abundance of animal and insect species, the four field stations of the White Mountain Research Center are prime territory…
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UCLA students dig into Santa Monica Pier’s waste problem
Colin O'Brien-Lux
If global food waste were a country, it would be the third highest emitter of greenhouse gases, behind only China and the United States. A team of UCLA students investigated…
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UCLA students and NRDC delve into agricultural water conservation
David Colgan
Despite spotty data, students identified places where modern irrigation offers the best opportunity for conservation
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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
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New report on climate change in the Sierra Nevada shows need for human adaptation
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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L.A.’s path to independence from imported water
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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L.A.’s dry air is a seldom-discussed threat to public health
Alan Barreca
You’d be wrong. I moved to L.A. from New Orleans in August. There are plenty of differences between the two places, from food to politics. And people in New Orleans…
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Strategies to motivate energy conservation in urban India
Hannah Pipes
UCLA study finds that negative health effects are a powerful force to reduce consumption
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Climate change could bring much earlier water runoff in Sierra Nevada by century’s end
Rebecca Ash
UCLA climate research shows another way rising temperatures could affect California’s water resources
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A tiny fraction of oceans could satisfy the world’s fish demand
David Colgan
New global study maps out where fish and seafood can be sustainably farmed in the world’s oceans.
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The truth about cats’ and dogs’ environmental impact
Alison Hewitt
I can’t has cheezburger: UCLA researcher finds that feeding pets creates the equivalent of 64 million tons of carbon dioxide a year
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Greening your grocery cart
Peter Kareiva
We crunched the numbers for you. Here’s how to make simple choices that fight climate change from your grocery cart.
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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.