Human-set fires 13,000 years ago led to extinction of megafauna in Southern California
Research by UCLA and La Brea Tar Pits scientists upends theory that saber-toothed cats, other large mammals were hunted out of existence
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Beverages in 3-D printed cups have smaller carbon footprint than cans, bottles
Shipping water generates the largest portion of carbon emissions in packaged beverages such as soda and sports drinks
New paper proposes incorporating anti-racism in life sciences education
STEM classes should include context from history, other social sciences, UCLA researchers write
Project Phoenix uses community science to learn how smog and smoke affect birds
All are invited to participate in new program from UCLA and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
UCLA receives grant from Bezos Earth Fund to support environmental justice in urban greening projects
Project by Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies at UCLA informs underserved communities on public works
Announcing the 2023 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award candidates
These rising stars for the environment use creativity, research and passion to advance environmental goals
Why are California’s wildfires getting worse? Experts explain what we know
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…
Elsa Ordway joins Tom Smith as co-director of the Center for Tropical Research and Congo Basin Institute
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…
Megalodon was no cold-blooded killer
A killer, yes. But analysis of tooth minerals reveals how the warm-blooded predator maintained its body temperature
Global network for saving forests has its roots at UCLA
Task force gathers delegates from around the world to discuss how remote sensing can help stop deforestation
What’s living beneath the waves in Southern California?
UCLA study using environmental DNA provides most comprehensive picture to date of wildlife in region’s surf zones
First Ph.D. recipients among IoES students graduating with advanced degrees
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…
These UCLA seniors advanced sustainable farming with incarcerated youth in Cameroon
Working with Agriculture for Africa, 7 Bruins got their hands dirty during spring break
White-bellied pangolins have second-most chromosomes among mammals
Genomic research could support conservation efforts for endangered species
Climate change, habitat loss threaten East African bird populations
UCLA-led study assesses complex effects of environmental stressors
Rainforest conservation meets cacao production in Congo Basin
Congo Basin Institute promotes sustainable farming to prevent deforestation
A wild place to learn: Sage Hill at UCLA
UCLA’s official nature classroom had a busy first year
Alvar Escriva-Bou bridges research and action with engineering, policy and economics
Our newest faculty member member seeks to improve integrated water, energy, food and environmental resources management
Tibetan Plateau soil temperatures are found to affect climate regionally, globally
UCLA study reveals that thermal variations can impact monsoons and flooding
The future of lithium and electric vehicles in California: A Q&A with Oscar Neyra-Nazarrett
Oscar Neyra-Nazarrett on EVs and his company’s approach to reduce the environmental impact of lithium mining.
How does your garden grow?
Professor Alex Hall’s work with native plants is in full bloom, with a weekend tour and podcast