Understanding what makes rainforests distinct from one another could advance conservation efforts
Even when they’re located near each other, not all rainforests are the same, UCLA-led research finds
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Wildfires drive L.A.’s mountain lions to take deadly risks
UCLA and National Park Service researchers studied the cougars’ movements before and after the Woolsey Fire
Travis Longcore Awarded Galileo Award from International Dark-Sky Association
Please join us in congratulating Travis Longcore on receiving the Galileo Award from the International Dark-Sky Association! This award is given to those who have made outstanding contributions to research…
Eric Hoek to Receive Top Water Research and Technology Prize
Sep 2, 2022 UCLA Samueli Newsroom The National Water Research Institute has selected Eric Hoek, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, as the 2022 Athalie Richardson…
Are extreme heat waves happening more than expected? UCLA research says not yet.
The temperatures that baked the Pacific Northwest in 2021 should happen roughly once in 10,000 years
Student Blog: Sky Quality Camera: A Tool to Track and Analyze Light Pollution in the CIDSR
By Jules de la Cruz Artificial brightening of the night sky — also known as light pollution — has become a significant issue in the past few decades. As the…
Student Blog: Shining a Light on Light Pollution in CIDSR
By Mahliya Purificacion The night sky has long been a source of awe for humanity, serving as inspiration for science, religion, and countless pieces of art and literature. For past…
These pesticides may increase cancer risk in children
The study, published in the August International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, found that children prenatally exposed to the chemicals acephate and bromacil had an increased risk of developing unilateral retinoblastoma,…
Rajit Gadh on Spectrum News in the Morning – Power Grid During Heat Wave
Rajit Gadh discusses power grid strain and technology developments during California’s heat wave.
2020 Pritzker Award Winner Appointed to President Biden’s National Infrastructure Advisory Council
2020 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award winner Clara L. Pratte was appointed by President Biden to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC), which gives advice to the White House on…
As climate change worsens deadly heat waves, policymakers begin to act
Extreme heat disproportionately harms already-vulnerable communities and individuals
Future of Life Institute honors Richard Turco and other ‘nuclear winter’ pioneers
UCLA distinguished professor emeritus and founding director of the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, Richard Turco, received The Future of Life Award for his role in the discovery…
2022 Pritzker finalists: Resson Kantai Duff, Solar Freeze, Tiana Williams-Claussen
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is proud to announce the 2022 finalists for the Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award, as chosen by a committee of 12 faculty members.
Dangerous combination of extreme heat and smoke affected 16.5 million Californians
With climate change, the frequency of these dual exposures and related health problems will only increase, say researchers who studied the 2020 fire season
The Center for Diverse Leadership in Science Receives INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine’s 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
August 16, 2022—Today, the Center for Diverse Leadership in Science (CDLS) received the 2022 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and…
Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely
UCLA-led research is first piece of ArkStorm 2.0 flood disaster preparation
Meet the 2022 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #16-19
The final group of candidates for the 2022 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award includes a government official, an environmental startup evaluator, an epidemiologist and a wildlife director.
Meet the 2022 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #11-15
The next group of candidates includes Latino environmental leaders, the CEO of a solar capsule company, an Antarctic oceanographer and an energy director advocating for the protection of Indigenous lands.
UCLA teams up with LADWP for equitable solutions to reach 100% renewable energy
Researchers are lending their expertise to help make sure everyone in Los Angeles can benefit from the efforts.
Meet the 2022 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #6-10
The second group of five candidates for the 2022 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award includes a wildlife conservationist, a health and climate advocate, the founder of a carbon emission tracking company, a solar inventor, and a remote sensing specialist.
Meet the 2022 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #1-5
The first group of five candidates for the 2022 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award includes a solar energy entrepreneur, a biotech innovator, a behavioral scientist, a physician, and the CEO of EnviroVoters.
Announcing the candidates for the 2022 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
Candidates from around the globe include leaders in business, nonprofit and governmental innovation
CDLS Fellow Awarded the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize for Her Environmental Activism
Center for Diverse Leadership Fellow, Nalleli Cobo, was awarded the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize for her leadership in shutting down a toxic oil-drilling site that was causing health problems in…