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Beverages in 3-D printed cups have smaller carbon footprint than cans, bottles
David Colgan
Shipping water generates the largest portion of carbon emissions in packaged beverages such as soda and sports drinks
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New paper proposes incorporating anti-racism in life sciences education
David Colgan
STEM classes should include context from history, other social sciences, UCLA researchers write
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Project Phoenix uses community science to learn how smog and smoke affect birds
Claire Griffiths
All are invited to participate in new program from UCLA and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
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UCLA receives grant from Bezos Earth Fund to support environmental justice in urban greening projects
David Colgan
Project by Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies at UCLA informs underserved communities on public works
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Announcing the 2023 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award candidates
David Colgan
These rising stars for the environment use creativity, research and passion to advance environmental goals
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Why are California’s wildfires getting worse? Experts explain what we know
David Colgan
With lives, communities, natural resources and billions of dollars’ worth of property hanging in the balance, why this is happening and the most important causes to address have become a…
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Elsa Ordway joins Tom Smith as co-director of the Center for Tropical Research and Congo Basin Institute
Claire Griffiths
Elsa Ordway, UCLA assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, was named co-director of the Center for Tropical Research and the Congo Basin Institute on July 1, 2023. She leads…
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Megalodon was no cold-blooded killer
Holly Ober
A killer, yes. But analysis of tooth minerals reveals how the warm-blooded predator maintained its body temperature
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Global network for saving forests has its roots at UCLA
Evan George
Task force gathers delegates from around the world to discuss how remote sensing can help stop deforestation
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What’s living beneath the waves in Southern California?
David Colgan
UCLA study using environmental DNA provides most comprehensive picture to date of wildlife in region’s surf zones
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First Ph.D. recipients among IoES students graduating with advanced degrees
Claire Griffiths
The Ph.D. program was launched in 2018 and the ESE program is 50 years old this year. Some of their research and accomplishments: Noam Rosenthal focused on wildfires in his…
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These UCLA seniors advanced sustainable farming with incarcerated youth in Cameroon
Anna Novoselov
Working with Agriculture for Africa, 7 Bruins got their hands dirty during spring break
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White-bellied pangolins have second-most chromosomes among mammals
David Colgan
Genomic research could support conservation efforts for endangered species
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Climate change, habitat loss threaten East African bird populations
David Colgan
UCLA-led study assesses complex effects of environmental stressors
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Rainforest conservation meets cacao production in Congo Basin
Anna Novoselov
Congo Basin Institute promotes sustainable farming to prevent deforestation
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A wild place to learn: Sage Hill at UCLA
Anna Novoselov
UCLA’s official nature classroom had a busy first year
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Alvar Escriva-Bou bridges research and action with engineering, policy and economics
David Colgan
Our newest faculty member member seeks to improve integrated water, energy, food and environmental resources management
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Tibetan Plateau soil temperatures are found to affect climate regionally, globally
David Colgan
UCLA study reveals that thermal variations can impact monsoons and flooding
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The future of lithium and electric vehicles in California: A Q&A with Oscar Neyra-Nazarrett
Cory Chen
Oscar Neyra-Nazarrett on EVs and his company’s approach to reduce the environmental impact of lithium mining.
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How does your garden grow?
Jonathan Van Dyke
Professor Alex Hall’s work with native plants is in full bloom, with a weekend tour and podcast
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Vegetation browning from drought hits L.A.’s disadvantaged communities hardest
David Colgan
UCLA-led study reveals a ‘geography of inequality’ across region’s coastal areas