GreenShorts awards high school environmental filmmakers
The event, which was held at the James Bridges Theater on campus in Westwood, recognized top short films in five categories out of more than than 70 entries from high…
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UCLA high school volunteer wins state science fair
He runs cross country. He’s on the speech and debate team. He struggles with Spanish class at times. His favorite band is The Killers. He’s also doing scientific research to…
High school student working in UCLA IoES La Kretz Center lab wins first place in the California State Science Fair
Congratulations to Tai Michaels for winning first place in the Environmental Division of the Los Angeles Science Fair as well as winning first place in the California State Science Fair!…
Critter Crafting and Ocean Acidification Education with the Turning the Tides Practicum Team
On Saturday April 21st, Turning the Tides had a successful outreach event at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium for their Earth Day celebration. The team hosted a “Critter Crafting” activity,…
The Ebony Project
Taylor Guitars has launched The Ebony Project, a multimedia storytelling platform that highlights their history of West African ebony use for guitars and their current efforts to ensure the sustainability of…
Study forecasts a severe climate future for California
UCLA research predicts dramatic shifts between extreme dry and extreme wet weather by end of 21st century
UCLA conference to tackle water challenges in regions most impacted by climate change
by Jack Schwada On May 7, partners from across campus will host a conference highlighting UCLA’s commitment to sustainability and environmental issues at the global level. Water in the Middle…
Environmental science without borders
UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability alumnus Jason Post bridges that gap with science education — he was recruited to Navajo Technical University by their Environmental Science and Geographic…
Inspiration on oceans and diversity at the 2018 IoES Gala
At the 2018 "SeaCO2Change" gala, Van Jones, and Keely Shaye and Pierce Brosnan issued a call to action while helping raise $1.3 million for research, education and improving diversity in the environmental field. Watch their full speeches here.
Native Landscaping Team Photo Stream: Spring 2018
See what the Native Landscaping Team has been up to during Spring Quarter 2018!
Food Team Photo Stream: Spring 2018
See what the Food Team has been up to during Spring Quarter 2018!
New report on climate change in the Sierra Nevada shows need for human adaptation
The range contains the highest point in the continental United States, Mount Whitney, and is home to both the oldest and largest trees in the world — as well as…
A cold case on Greenland’s glaciers warms up with new evidence
UCLA led-research shows Earth may be approaching a carbon dioxide threshold for melting ice in the Arctic
L.A.’s path to independence from imported water
After a yearlong reprieve, Southern California is again under severe water scarcity conditions: Only 2 1/2 inches of rain have fallen in Los Angeles during the past 12 months. This…
On the environment, is humanity a victim of its own success?
A recent panel discussion explored society’s capacity to respond to environmental concerns in the modern era.
Rising sea levels put Pacific salt marshes at risk for extinction, study finds
Research will help to inform policy on conservation of wetlands
UCLA, KCET team up for environmental storytelling and public media collaboration
Partnership seeks to create new narratives to engage audiences with research
UCLA professor to lead environmental bike expedition along California’s coast
The 1,000-mile ride will fund research at the UCLA Center for Climate Science
Lights, camera, science!
Film contest GreenShorts expands to reach and teach more SoCal high school students
How to keep the environment from getting snubbed: Q&A with writer Emma Marris
Marris joins environmental philosopher Dale Jamieson and Jedediah Purdy, an expert in the intersection of law and social and political thought for "A Conversation on Politics, Ethics and Well-Being in the Anthropocene." The free 2/22 event will be held at UCLA Fowler Museum.
Graduate Housing Team Photo Stream: Winter 2018
Keep up to date with the SAR Graduate Housing project with weekly photos from the team!
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!
Urban Nature Laboratory Team Photo Stream: Winter 2018
Keep up to date with the SAR Urban Nature Laboratory 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!