Pacific Palisades fire — UCLA experts warn of extreme wildfire risks in SoCal
UCLA experts warn of extreme wildfire risks, how Santa Ana winds are making the fire worse, what you need to know about fire safety and more.
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UCLA at COP16: Progress, setbacks and the race to save the planet
UCLA researchers played a pivotal role at COP16 in Cali, Colombia, sharing innovative conservation strategies to tackle global biodiversity loss.
Transforming data into climate action: UCLA’s Stephanie Pincetl honored at LA County GIS Day
What if the key to solving climate change is hidden in the data we already have? Stephanie Pincetl believes the answer lies in connecting the dots.
Q&A with Iroro Tanshi, 2023 Pritzker Genius Award winner
She does whatever it takes, from leading the Small Mammal Conservation Organization to creating the region’s first research-informed wildfire prevention program. Her goal is to make sure the unique ecosystems…
FOR NATURE
By 2024 Pritzker Award finalist Callie Annette Veelenturf On a global scale, current efforts to protect nature have not halted devastating declines and climactic imbalances. Humanity’s behavior must shift drastically…
My journey in conserving Lake Chad: A story of Ecofeminism approach and Innovative Technology
By 2024 Pritzker Award Finalist Adenike Oladosu Titilope I was born when Nigeria had a series of environmental challenges, especially in the region of Lake Chad, a place where many environmentalists…
The 2025 La Kretz Center Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Now accepting applications for our annual postdoctoral fellowship. Deadline November 25th, 2024.
UCLA Ranked Among Top 10 Most Sustainable Universities in the World
UCLA has been ranked as the #9 most sustainable university in the world by Sustainability Magazine. This prestigious ranking highlights UCLA’s commitment to environmental stewardship through decades of initiatives in…
2024 Pritzker Award finalists: Nina Gualinga, Adenike Oladosu, Callie Veelenturf
All under age 40, this year’s finalists are multitalented, using research, education, policy advocacy and grassroots organization as part of their comprehensive approaches to solving environmental problems and alleviating social…
Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #11-14
Armed with technology, research and grassroots activism, the final set of candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award are at the forefront of this generation. They are tackling…
NASEM Climate Crossroads Summit 2024 inspires global communities in Washington D.C.
450 in-person attendees listened to experts sharing their insights on the Kavli Auditorium stage and elsewhere in the building during concurrent workshops while representing global universities, think tanks, IGOs, government…
Birds shifting more in time than space as they adjust to global warming
As North America heats up due to climate change, animals are responding in three primary ways: moving north, heading to higher elevations and making phenological changes — adjusting annual cycles such as when they breed.
Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #6-10
Blending traditional strategies with new technologies, the second set of candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award integrate gender equality and Indigenous knowledge for climate action, take on…
Meet the 2024 Pritzker Environmental Genius Award Candidates #1-5
The first five candidates for the 2024 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award are protecting threatened marine species, empowering underserved communities and restoring ecosystems on a global scale. Their work highlights…
‘This is about hope’: Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California
Calling for hope and adaptations, they review the state of sustainability in California in this week’s special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Led by UCLA professor Glen…
Climate chaos with climatologist Daniel Swain
UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain joined EarthSky’s Dave Adalian for a live discussion on the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events caused by climate change. Swain, known for…
Monica L. Smith’s Book on Human Adaptation to Natural Disasters Now Open-Access
‘The Power of Nature’ explores how people have responded to disasters, focusing on archaeology and human-environmental dynamics
California wildfire smoke linked to reduced bird activity and health
Wildfire smoke significantly impacts California bird populations, leading to decreased activity and body mass, according to new UCLA study.
Extreme summer climate: Video ‘Office Hours’ with Daniel Swain
Join UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain Monday, June 24, at 1 p.m. PT for a live YouTube briefing about the extreme weather across the Northern Hemisphere.
The Promise of Cameroon
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute is out to definitively map the African rainforests, a mission that could revolutionize climate science — and just maybe save the planet.
UCLA storytellers use Grand Theft Auto as basis for series of original films imagining L.A. in 2050
It’s the year 2050, and the Los Angeles River runs lazily along, sparkling in the sunlight, as the hum of freeway traffic weaves through the idyllic setting.
UCLA information campaign aims to help L.A. County cope with extreme heat
To mitigate the effects of extreme heat, UCLA will lead a public information campaign to help spread the word about the risks of extreme heat. It recommends actions people can take to prevent…
UCLA seniors model flood vulnerability in Tobago
Students traveled to Tobago to test their flood-risk model and gather local perspectives