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David Colgan
Mangroves are tropical, salt-tolerant trees that grow in the intertidal zone of coastal waters. They don’t tolerate cold weather, particularly extreme freezes, during which they die and get replaced by…
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David Colgan
Students partnered with tech company on project that explored public health outcomes in L.A. and Long Beach port communities
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Nicki Aviel
In a new paper, UCLA researcher Jon Christensen investigated how it prioritized investments in disadvantaged communities. Christensen wanted to know if Prop. 1 was living up to its goals. We…
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David Colgan
Papers co-authored by UCLA professor make the case for policy and infrastructure changes
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David Colgan
Announcing this year’s finalists for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
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Melissa Abraham
Contribution triggers additional $1 million matching grant from a U.K. research fund
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OurCounty initiative aims for fossil-free future, addresses environmental injustices
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Allison Bell
UCLA study reveals how the U.S. can maximize benefits of waste-derived fuels
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David Colgan
Online tool updated to include solar capacity, as California aims for 100% renewable energy
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Stuart Wolpert
State-funded initiative will provide officials with scientific basis for confronting climate change
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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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David Colgan
The candidates include mass movement advocates, coral reef conservationists and artists — in video, painting and the written word. As in previous years, candidates were nominated by environmental leaders who…
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Nicki Aviel
Air quality mobile applications could mitigate these health risks by educating people and promoting preventive behavioral changes, a UCLA study found. “I think information can be very powerful to change…
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Katharine Davis Reich
The California Climate Expedition is a 550-mile bike tour from Oakland to Los Angeles
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David Colgan
The Anacapa Toolkit allows researchers to catalog different species’ DNA present in soil and water samples with an unprecedented efficiency.
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Nicki Aviel
Riley is one of 80 graduating with degrees in environmental science from UCLA
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Sonia Aronson
Invasive plants cover the largest coastal wetland in Los Angeles County
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David Colgan
2019 GreenShorts awards handed out in six categories at UCLA
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Nickie Cammisa
In countries with coastlines, there’s a literal ocean of opportunity that remains untapped. This opportunity — known as the blue economy — includes major industries such as fishing, shipping and…
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David Colgan
Research on 144 countries reveals opportunities and pitfalls of this fast-growing sector
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Sonia Aronson
UCLA graduate students help developing islands capitalize on ocean resources.
