Marilyn Raphael and Victoria Sork among 8 from UCLA elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Aradhna Tripati on CNN: Confronting the climate crisis | CITIZEN by CNN
CNN’s Bill Weir hosts UCLA’s Center for Diverse Leadership in Science founder Aradhna Tripati, CNN’s Van Jones, Gavin Schmidt, and Michael Mann to discuss the current state of the global climate crisis.…
Cara Horowitz in The Los Angeles Times: EPA to restore California’s power over car pollution rules, reversing Trump
California’s ambition to retake the lead on climate change policy in the United States received a major boost Monday as the Biden administration moved toward allowing the state to once…
Carbon sequestration: a critical but less-understood piece of the climate puzzle
Removing carbon already in the air is a must for Biden to meet international goals, say UCLA experts
Tech meets tradition for rainforest conservation project
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…
UCLA’s women leaders discuss their influence in the environmental science field
In celebration of Women’s History Month, a look at those who are challenging norms, dispelling stereotypes and celebrating diversity
IoES Interim Director Marilyn Raphael elected Vice President of American Association of Geographers
Marilyn Raphael, interim director of UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, was elected vice president of the American Association of Geographers (AAG), a global network of researchers, educators and…
Study reveals which outdoor lighting minimizes harm to insects
UCLA–Smithsonian research confirms certain LED colors cause less damage than others
Simulations show how city building configurations affect pedestrians’ air quality
Pollution at street level is worst with buildings in tight rows, UCLA study finds
A Strategic Framework for a Just Transition
Just Transition is a framework for a fair shift to an economy that is ecologically sustainable, equitable and just for all its members. After centuries of global plunder, the profit-driven, growth-dependent, industrial economy is severely undermining the life support systems of the planet. An economy based on extracting from a finite system faster than the capacity of the system to regenerate will eventually come to an end—either through collapse or through our intentional re-organization.
The Necessity to Move Beyond Hydrocarbons: A Talk by Stephanie Pincetl
The UCLA Global Health and Social Medicine Grand Round Series features Stephanie Pincetl, PhD. on Monday, March 22, 2021 from 5 to 6pm PDT via Zoom. Dr. Pincetl is the…
Genetic tool could improve monitoring of marine protected areas
UCLA study finds ‘eDNA’ can accurately and efficiently identify fish species
Drought restrictions had side benefit: Lowering risk of mosquito-borne disease
Study finds Southern California mosquito populations would have been around 40% higher without water-use mandates
Turtles ‘in horrible shape’ with grim future due to rising sea levels
Expansive phylogenetic tree reveals clues about the animals’ past, future
Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds
Ursula Heise and UCLA leaders weigh in on disinformation and the role higher education can play
UCLA leaders weigh in on disinformation and the role higher education can play in ensuring better outcomes that give the public real, accurate guidance. UCLA experts gathered for a discussion…
Robert Wayne in UCLA Newsroom: The dire wolf was a distinct species, different from the gray wolf, biologists discover
The iconic, prehistoric dire wolf, which prowled through Los Angeles and elsewhere in the Americas over 11 millennia ago, was a distinct species from the slightly smaller gray wolf, an…
Daniel Blumstein in Reuters: ‘Ecological Ponzi scheme’ threatens to bring down humanity, scientists warn
Accelerating biodiversity loss, climate change and over-consumption are swiftly pushing human societies toward a “ghastly future” of growing hunger, political division and societal breakdown, leading scientists said on Wednesday. “COVID…
A ‘ghastly future’ unless extraordinary action is taken soon on sustainability
Global team of scientists, including UCLA’s Daniel Blumstein, points to environmental, population and political challenges
Warming and acidification form dual threat to corals
UCLA-led research finds that stress from rising water temperatures reduces their ability to adapt
Right-sizing the feast: Archaeological insights from the COVID-19 pandemic
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…
What they’re reading: 2020 Pritzker Genius Award book recommendations
One of our favorite Pritzker Award traditions is the book bar. Each candidate selects a book to share with attendees. At the 2020 ceremony, of course, our book bar was…
Tribal leader Clara Pratte wins Pritzker Award for young environmental innovators
Navajo sustainable business advocate receives $100,000 for grassroots and national efforts