Climate change makes catastrophic flood twice as likely
UCLA-led research is first piece of ArkStorm 2.0 flood disaster preparation
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Students combine research and reality for sustainable agriculture project in Cameroon
Team of five students among 112 to graduate UCLA with degrees in environmental science
Forest fires increasingly affecting rivers and streams – for better and worse
UCLA-led study finds greater ‘streamflow’ may mean more water for the West, but could increase risk for floods, landslides
Megadrought in southwestern North America is region’s driest in at least 1,200 years
Climate change is a significant factor, UCLA-led research finds
Using electric vehicles for ride-sharing in New Delhi can boost air quality for millions
UCLA-led research shows how the transition could improve public health and save money
Pikyavish — ‘little fixing’
By Chook-Chook Hillman Karuk believe all things are connected. Humans are not separate from the natural world. Likewise, environmental and social justice are one in the same. Our health is…
Where I’m From
By David Diaz I was born in the late 1980s to two hard-working parents, Raquel and Jose, in Ensenada, Mexico. My parents immigrated to the United States with a dream;…
Jaden Smith and Mari Copeny honored for environmental justice leadership at UCLA gala
Virtual fundraising gala featured celebrity performances and science from UCLA graduate students
Program co-produced by UCLA storytelling lab wins local Emmy
‘Earth Focus’ episode explores environmental and human costs of coal mining in South Africa
THE ABC’S OF ELECTRIFYING YOUR GAS APPLIANCES: A Guidebook for Households
While there are many benefits to electrifying your gas appliances, there are also costs. The costs and benefits are different for each type of appliance. We wrote this Guidebook as a starting point, to help you begin thinking about these decisions. Many people can’t afford to replace all their gas appliances, so this Guidebook can help you prioritize your choices, to make the best decision for you and your family. Your decision to electrify will depend on what is most important to you, such as improving your indoor air quality, keeping your utility costs low, or helping to slow climate change and improving outdoor air quality.
Biosolids used as fertilizer could contain more plastic than previously thought
The UCLA research suggests that fertilizer could contain far more plastic particles — as much as 25 times more — than was previously suspected. How tiny particles of plastic called…
Human wastewater is feeding harmful algae blooms off of Southern California’s coast
The estimated 23 million people who live along the coast from Tijuana, Mexico, to Santa Barbara, California, produce tons of sewage each day. That sewage is treated by water treatment…
California Urban Water 101 CCSC’s Erik Porse on Water Talk Podcast
A conversation with Dr. Erik Porse (Sacramento State University & CCSC/UCLA Institute of the Environment) about urban water resources, energy, conservation, and engineering economics in California.
Simulations show how city building configurations affect pedestrians’ air quality
Pollution at street level is worst with buildings in tight rows, UCLA study finds
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
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…
Himalayan glaciers melting because of high-altitude dust
Dust, climate change and air pollution are triple threat to water source for a billion people
2020 Pritzker finalists: Clara Pratte, Kathy Jetñil-Kijiner, Leah Penniman
The finalists represent a vast range of environmental issues and approaches. All of them are working to address past and ongoing injustices.
A warming California sets the stage for future floods
UCLA study finds that continued climate change will deliver a dangerous one-two punch for state’s water managers
Announcing the Candidates for the 2020 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award
Candidates for the 4th annual Pritzker Award are artists, leaders and inventors under the age of 40 fighting for a more sustainable future. They include a college dropout who invented…
Community Garden Glory
A SAR creative writing assignment on the story of your project in 10 years (Winter 2020) Community Garden Glory “What’s that?” Rosemary turns to her friend, Dill an, pointing at…
Forward thinking graduate awarded for sustainable change-making at LA Metro
Cris Liban, who received his doctorate from UCLA IoES' Environmental Science and Engineering program, was honored with the Award of Excellence by the Engineering News Record for his initiative and…
Effort to limit dust pollution in Owens Valley is advancing, but still room to improve
Study produced by national panel of experts including UCLA geography chair Gregory Okin