A new study from UCLA provides critical insights into how the January 2025 Eaton fire impacted air quality downwind of the fires, highlighting how levels of airborne toxic contaminants spiked and then dissipated as the burning died down.
When communities are asked to trust that environmental projects will improve conditions for their neighborhoods, predictions alone are not enough. Associate Director of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and…
PhD candidate Tyson Timmer examines how corporate sustainability reporting influences investors, employees and job applicants. His research explores whether greater transparency actually changes decisions and what drives people’s responses to corporate sustainability efforts.
Faced with the loss of federal funding, UCLA scientists turned to an unexpected online platform to buoy their landmark long-term marmot study
Emma Barnosky's PhD research at UCLA explores the human side of wildfire, examining how Californians experience, understand, and recover from increasingly destructive fires.
The UCLA La Kretz Center & Stunt Ranch Reserve Research Awards is an opportunity for UCLA student scientists to receive funding for research proposals related to environmental, ecological, evolutionary, and/or…
There is an urgent need to address the unintended consequences of our pursuit of green and to return to mitigating the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing the root problem.
2026 Pritzker Award finalist Suzanne Pierre reflects on her work
UCLA researchers find that if the state applies existing valuation tools consistently, residents could reap the savings already already enjoyed by other states.
2026 Pritzker Award finalist Zuzana Buřivalová reflects on her work
Wisdom, perspective and inspiration from UCLA’s 2025 Pritzker Award winner
Zuzana Buřivalová, Doris Njagi and Suzanne Pierre named 2026 Pritzker Award Finalists Ahead of October 8 award ceremony.
Ever since he was a child, Raymond Archuleta knew he wanted to work in medicine.
The final five nominees for this year’s Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award are making an impact in their own unique ways, including launching “critical ecology” as a new field of study, advocating…
The next five nominees for this year’s Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award share a similarly kaleidoscopic spectrum of interest areas, including investing in ocean conservation, developing cutting-edge wildlife census tools and amplifying…
The first five nominees for this year’s Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award display an impressive scope of vision, everything from protecting pangolins and sloths to reimagining a more sustainable fashion industry. While…
What would it mean to design cities that actually sustain us?
"I don’t see the birds in the morning anymore." Gregory Pirio, a longtime Loudoun County resident, explained his experience living near a data center. Greg isn’t the only one reeling…
Applications must be submitted by September 28th to qualify for the two year fellowship.
Modern scientific research and its discourse fails to adequately embrace the emotional, spiritual and affective impacts of the existential issues of Earth’s future habitability.
The CDLS Summer Events 2026 flyer is at the bottom of this page for you to download and share. We look forward to seeing you. Email cdls@ucla.edu if you have…
Six years after arriving at UCLA, Dr. Elijah Catalan has graduated from the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) with a Ph.D, a growing body of marine conservation research,…
The UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability celebrated the Class of 2026 during the commencement ceremony on June 14th in Ackerman Grand Ballroom, honoring graduates from the Environmental Science…
UCLA Environmental Science alumni, students, and faculty gathered to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary, highlighting its lasting impact and the strong community of environmental professionals it continues to inspire.
Meet 15 remarkable young environmental leaders who are already making a difference.
Cities don’t just “grow.” They consume resources, transform them, and generate waste, much as living organisms do.
Environmental Science seniors partnered with organizations across California to tackle real-world challenges, presenting research and solutions while celebrating 20 years of UCLA’s signature capstone practicum.
The Academic Senate’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion awards honors Senate faculty who demonstrate extraordinary accomplishments in leadership, innovation, initiatives, and creativity related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in research or…