The Institute of the Environment and Sustainability is proud to announce that Lorena De la Puente Burlando has been awarded a 2024 Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Innovation Fellowship. The program supports doctoral students in the humanities and interpretive social sciences as…
Southern California’s seagrass meadows, often mistaken for seaweed, are marine havens for a staggering array of fish. This new UCLA-led study reveals unique fish communities across different seagrass locations, highlighting their vital role in coastal ecosystems.
Discover why UCLA IoES Magazine is a top-ranking California Sustainability Blog!
Discover how UCLA asst. professor Liz Koslov is advancing research on managed retreat in wildfire zones with her NSF Award.
In the vibrant atmosphere of a university campus like UCLA, sustainability is a vital aspect of reducing waste and fostering an eco-friendly environment. At UCLA, sustainability isn't just a concept—it's…
Since 2009, UCLA has made significant strides in reducing its carbon footprint, despite a notable increase in applicants and enrollment. Through the adoption of low-carbon, renewable energy sources such as wind,…
UCLA Professor Ursula K. Heise, co-founder and director of the Laboratory for Environmental Narrative Strategies at IoES, recently co-edited a book titled “Environment and Narrative in Vietnam.” This comprehensive work,…
Sedimentation and reduced fish populations cause algal overgrowth that threatens coral resilience
The UCLA La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science and the UC Natural Reserve System Stunt Ranch Santa Monica Mountains Reserve are pleased to announce the 2024 La Kretz Center…
Graduating in 2023 with a B.S. in Environmental Science, Sonobe reflects on how UCLA prepared her for the professional world and provided valuable lessons
The World Health Organization identified heatwaves as one of the most dangerous natural hazards, and they’re on the rise worldwide. UCLA climate scientist and assistant professor Karen McKinnon has been…
IoES Magazine has been recognized as one of the Top 15 Los Angeles Sustainability Blogs by Feedspot’s panelists, securing the number two spot on the list. The Top 15 list…
From Esri Blog: A network of scientists have mapped illegal pangolin trade in an effort to pinpoint where the animals are being killed so they can stop it. Pangolins, often…
The harm excessive light causes animals and humans, plus mitigation solutions, are detailed in a new report
Jamie Liu, a UCLA Environmental Science B.S. alumna, received the first-place prize in Grist’s climate fiction initiative Imagine 2200. The initiative engages writers from across the globe in envisioning the…
A beekeeper finds a new sense of purpose and community after helping to develop a warning system for floods.
In a new report, UCLA Professor Deepak Rajagopal and Ph.D. Candidate Narayan Gopinathan delve into sustainable transportation in India, focusing on the feasibility and benefits of a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)…
Delve into the groundbreaking research, promising UCLA student researchers, and outstanding public outreach events that the La Kretz Center supported in 2023.
UCLA Professor and Center for Clean Air Director Suzanne Paulson and UCLA Ph.D. candidate Viraj Sawant have made significant strides in understanding and addressing the impacts of near-roadway air pollution (NRAP) on public…
An atmospheric river is bringing two big storms and potential flooding toward California — along with several live Q&As with UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain.
UCLA adjunct professor Travis Longcore co-authored “The World at Night,” a comprehensive resource on global light pollution published by the Dark Sky Group of the International Union for Conservation of…
Authored by the team at CCSC about the UCLA Energy Atlas. "This book covers a remarkable breadth of topics across a compact seven chapters. The breadth is necessitated by the subject matter and authors’ ambition to construct an 'energy atlas' for the state of California from the most granular data available. The content covered will be of interest to a wide readership, particularly policymakers and researchers in the energy, built environment and policy domains. It is accessible enough to be read by non-specialists and would be of interest to anyone working or interested in the built environment or planning and the role of individuals and individual buildings in the wider transition to net zero."
The deadline has been extended to February, 20th, 2024. Undergraduates, Graduates, & Postdoctoral Scientists are eligible to apply.
It’s 6 a.m. — first light at the White Mountain Research Center, UCLA’s high-altitude research laboratories some 300 miles north of Los Angeles. The skies are brutally scarlet, the views…