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…
With climate change, the frequency of these dual exposures and related health problems will only increase, say researchers who studied the 2020 fire season
UCLA-led research is first piece of ArkStorm 2.0 flood disaster preparation
UCLA-led study finds products’ energy savings estimates are often inaccurate
Research co-authored by UCLA’s Daniel Swain finds extreme precipitation conditions projected to increase
California has passed numerous laws stimulating green transportation. According to environmentalist Mary Nichols, making these laws work will take better enforcement. “Regulations are really only as good as the enforcement…
Rerouting 10% of Phoenix’ bus fleet could reduce exposure to extreme heat by 35%
UCLA-led research shows how the transition could improve public health and save money
In Western U.S., health risks from ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter continue to grow, study shows
By Farwiza Farhan Growing up female in a conservative, patriarchal society influenced everything I did and the choices I made in life. Growing up, I liked doing “boys” things —…
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;…
UCLA climate statistician Karen McKinnon was selected to the 2021 class of Packard Fellows for Science and Engineering. The honor is given annually to 20 innovative early-career scientists and engineers,…
Virtual fundraising gala featured celebrity performances and science from UCLA graduate students
Faculty and others play a major role in shaping stories of accountability in ‘Sustaining US,’ whose second season debuts Oct. 6
‘Earth Focus’ episode explores environmental and human costs of coal mining in South Africa
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.
Everyone was making small talk, trying to figure out what they had in common. Jacob told me he was a microbiology major from a tiny town in upstate New York…
UCLA-led study finds voluntary legal agreements protect at-risk species more efficiently than public lands
As billions of dollars become available, UCLA-Liberty Hill Foundation report recommends actions for community-informed, integrated infrastructure to improve quality of life for Angelenos Affordable housing adjacent to a public transit…
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…
Removing carbon already in the air is a must for Biden to meet international goals, say UCLA experts
Pollution at street level is worst with buildings in tight rows, UCLA study finds
Study finds Southern California mosquito populations would have been around 40% higher without water-use mandates
Certified organic French wines rated higher by experts, UCLA-led study finds