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Elias Jabbe
Interview questions authored in 2024 by Elias Jabbe, former France-based researcher and current UCLA Center for Diverse Leadership in Science NSF Climate Resilience Fellow. 1) What are the main takeaways…
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Claire Griffiths
Wildfire smoke significantly impacts California bird populations, leading to decreased activity and body mass, according to new UCLA study.
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Claire Griffiths
New UCLA study finds most California homes can easily electrify without costly panel upgrades, thanks to strategic load management.
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Claire Griffiths
On Sunday, June 16, the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability celebrated its commencement ceremony, honoring the Class of 2024.
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Alison Hewitt
Join UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. PT for a live YouTube briefing about the extreme weather across the Northern Hemisphere.
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Alison Hewitt
That’s why UCLA teamed up with more than a dozen partners this year to create the Sustainable Move Out, with groups like the UCLA Thrift Shop accepting furniture, the Bruin Bazaar creating…
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John Harlow
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute is out to definitively map the African rainforests, a mission that could revolutionize climate science — and just maybe save the planet.
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Anna Novoselov
In March, UCLA students joined students at National Forestry School (NFS) in Mbalmayo to plant 1,200 native trees including frake, ebony and assamela in Cameroon.
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Claire Griffiths
But due to their nocturnal activity and well-hidden nests, little data has been available on local owl populations. To address this knowledge gap, a team of UCLA seniors collaborated with…
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Emma Horio
It’s the year 2050, and the Los Angeles River runs lazily along, sparkling in the sunlight, as the hum of freeway traffic weaves through the idyllic setting.
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To mitigate the effects of extreme heat, UCLA will lead a public information campaign to help spread the word about the risks of extreme heat. It recommends actions people can take to prevent…
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Anna Novoselov
Students traveled to Tobago to test their flood-risk model and gather local perspectives
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Alison Hewitt
The academy serves as an independent research center convening leaders from across disciplines, professions and perspectives to address significant challenges, with the aim of producing independent and pragmatic studies that…
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David Colgan
Ocean chemistry of iron, sulfur and nitrogen processes in deep waters off Santa Barbara County are essential to the marine ecosystem
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Madeline Adamo
The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come.
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Claire Griffiths
Southern California’s seagrass meadows, often mistaken for seaweed, are marine havens for a staggering array of fish. This new UCLA-led study reveals unique fish communities across different seagrass locations, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosystems.
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Anna Novoselov
Sedimentation and reduced fish populations cause algal overgrowth that threatens coral resilience
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Claire Griffiths
“Try everything, put yourself out there and go for it. You might surprise yourself with who you are and what you’re able to accomplish, so embrace every challenge.” Navigating the…
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Anna Novoselov
The harm excessive light causes animals and humans, plus mitigation solutions, are detailed in a new report
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Jamie Liu
A beekeeper finds a new sense of purpose and community after helping to develop a warning system for floods.
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Alison Hewitt
An atmospheric river is bringing two big storms and potential flooding toward California — along with several live Q&As with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain.
