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Marilyn Raphael to serve as director of UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability — Letter from Dean Miguel Garcia-Garibay
Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay
Marilyn Raphael to serve as the institute’s full director
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Reduced humidity increases wildfire threat in Southwest U.S.
David Colgan
Atmospheric moisture decreased by a third in California and Nevada, study finds
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Jacob Phaneuf found his path at UCLA through a passion for genetics and environmental justice
Sonia Aronson
Everyone was making small talk, trying to figure out what they had in common. Jacob told me he was a microbiology major from a tiny town in upstate New York…
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Haydée Rodriguez-Romero leads Costa Rica’s marine protection efforts
Ashley Kruythoff
Costa Rica is often considered an environmental leader and success story. Home to 28 national parks and various other reserves, protected areas account for over a quarter of its total…
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Private land conservation could be key to meeting Biden’s 2030 environmental goals
David Colgan
UCLA-led study finds voluntary legal agreements protect at-risk species more efficiently than public lands
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Biosolids used as fertilizer could contain more plastic than previously thought
Jonathan Van Dyke
The UCLA research suggests that fertilizer could contain far more plastic particles — as much as 25 times more — than was previously suspected. How tiny particles of plastic called…
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Human wastewater is feeding harmful algae blooms off of Southern California’s coast
Sonia Aronson
The estimated 23 million people who live along the coast from Tijuana, Mexico, to Santa Barbara, California, produce tons of sewage each day. That sewage is treated by water treatment…
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Migratory songbirds’ travels disrupted by earlier springs
David Colgan
UCLA-led study highlights the effects of earlier ‘green-ups’ due to climate change
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Marilyn Raphael and Victoria Sork among 8 from UCLA elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Stuart Wolpert
The academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honorary societies
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Carbon sequestration: a critical but less-understood piece of the climate puzzle
Anna Novoselov
Removing carbon already in the air is a must for Biden to meet international goals, say UCLA experts
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Tech meets tradition for rainforest conservation project
Colin O'Brien-Lux
If you happen to have a friend who lives on the other side of the planet, advances in satellite technology make it easy to stay connected. Satellite-based technology also makes…
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UCLA’s women leaders discuss their influence in the environmental science field
Ashley Kruythoff
In celebration of Women’s History Month, a look at those who are challenging norms, dispelling stereotypes and celebrating diversity
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Study reveals which outdoor lighting minimizes harm to insects
David Colgan
UCLA–Smithsonian research confirms certain LED colors cause less damage than others
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Simulations show how city building configurations affect pedestrians’ air quality
David Colgan
Pollution at street level is worst with buildings in tight rows, UCLA study finds
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Genetic tool could improve monitoring of marine protected areas
Sonia Aronson
UCLA study finds ‘eDNA’ can accurately and efficiently identify fish species
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Drought restrictions had side benefit: Lowering risk of mosquito-borne disease
Sonia Aronson
Study finds Southern California mosquito populations would have been around 40% higher without water-use mandates
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Turtles ‘in horrible shape’ with grim future due to rising sea levels
David Colgan
Expansive phylogenetic tree reveals clues about the animals’ past, future
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Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
David Colgan
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds
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A ‘ghastly future’ unless extraordinary action is taken soon on sustainability
Stuart Wolpert
Global team of scientists, including UCLA’s Daniel Blumstein, points to environmental, population and political challenges
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Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals
David Colgan
UCLA-led research finds that stress from rising water temperatures reduces their ability to adapt
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Right-sizing the feast: Archaeological insights from the COVID-19 pandemic
Monica Smith
In a holiday season that will feature smaller dinner tables and celebrating in different ways, it’s worth reflecting on how feasting habits have changed over the years and how the…