UCLA students evaluate sustainability of NFTs
Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, can lead to large amounts of carbon dioxide emissions
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Panel events focus on investment and tech innovation for climate crisis
UCLA contingent joins international discussions in London, Paris
Most California incentive programs meant to reduce energy use have the opposite effect
UCLA-led study finds products’ energy savings estimates are often inaccurate
Q&A with Clara Pratte, 2020 Pritzker Award winner
Pratte moved solar energy projects forward with Navajo Power, the company she co-founded to benefit local communities on tribal lands. She also expanded Strongbow Strategies, the professional services and consulting…
UCLA’s Congo Basin Institute receives $1 million from Bob and Cindy Taylor
Support from Bob and Cindy Taylor is helping fund research on the ecology of ebony and rainforest restoration.
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
Study reveals which outdoor lighting minimizes harm to insects
UCLA–Smithsonian research confirms certain LED colors cause less damage than others
Evidence mounts that eco-friendly wine tastes better
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds
Sustainability leaders discuss possible outcomes of pandemic
The abrupt onset of the coronavirus forced people, businesses, and organizations to aggressively prepare for a new reality and uncertain future. Around the world, institutions shifted to digital engagement, implementing…
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.
Q&A with Miranda Wang, 2018 Pritzker Genius Award winner
Since winning the 2018 Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award last November, the 25-year-old chemist and the company she co-founded, BioCellection, have been refining a new system that breaks down previously…
To accelerate environmental benefits of EVs, prioritize miles over ownership
Papers co-authored by UCLA professor make the case for policy and infrastructure changes
Solving the ‘green wine puzzle’ (Video)
Eco-friendly wines taste better, but they don’t command higher prices in the marketplace. Learn why from UCLA professor Magali Delmas and Bonterra Organic Vineyards
Wallet Hub- 2018’s Most and Least Energy Efficient States
UCLA’s Deepak Rajagopal answers: What is the biggest mistake consumers make when trying to make their homes more energy efficient?
Corporate leaders break down the challenges of supply chain sustainability
A Corporate Partners Program event
Q&A with Debbie Levin, architect of green cars’ red carpet moment
For businesses looking to promote green products, a major turning point came during the Academy Awards at the beginning of the 21st century. As millions watched worldwide, celebrities dressed to…
UCLA Anderson’s Magali Delmas Sheds Light on the New Climate for Corporate Environmental Responsibility
UCLA Anderson takes a look into UCLA's Magali Delmas' career, her interest in encouraging industries to become more environmental, and her motivation behind writing her new book, "The Green Bundle." At a Zocalo Public Square event, she explains what needs to be done to create successful green products and it includes selling personal benefits and providing the information. With those things, consumer behavior can be changed for the better.
Furniture from China contributes to deforestation in central Africa
UCLA research shows connection between loss of trees and furniture bought in the U.S.
A guide for companies on how to bundle green benefits with consumer perks
Q&A with environmental economist Magali Delmas about her book on getting consumers to buy eco-friendly products
Zero Waste Events Team Photo Stream: Winter 2018
Keep up to date with the SAR Zero Waste Events project with weekly photos from the team!
Green Purchasing Team Photo Stream: Winter 2018
Keep up to date with the SAR Green Purchasing project with weekly photos from the team!
Getting down to business on offshore oil drilling
Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen’s economic case against Trump’s plans to expand offshore drilling
Could the next car you buy be your last?
For better or worse, car ownership has been as American as apple pie for the past century, but that chapter may soon be coming to a close—particularly in cities—as new technology continues to transform how we get around.
IoES welcomes 3 new environmental scientists to UCLA
With specialties ranging from environmental economics to atmospheric science, three new hires add legitimate climate change muscle to UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.