Making an economic case for local water in L.A. County
New research shows financial benefits of using sources such as groundwater
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Willow flycatchers, already an endangered species, also imperiled by climate change
UCLA-led genetic research reveals global warming is a serious threat for a bird species in decline
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…
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…
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!
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…
Rising sea levels put Pacific salt marshes at risk for extinction, study finds
Research will help to inform policy on conservation of wetlands
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!
Native Landscaping Team Photo Stream: Winter 2018
Keep up to date with the SAR Biodiversity project with weekly photos from the team!
Center for Tropical Research celebrates 20 years of science and conservation
Since its founding in 1997, the center has made important environmental discoveries in more than 45 countries on four continents, publishing more than 300 academic articles. Its work ranges from…
Coral reefs in hot water as warming events slow recovery
The hardy marine invertebrates can survive bleaching but their growth is slowed, study finds
How changes in sea level and geography affect genetics of coastal marine life
Sea-level change and the topography of coastlines shapes the evolution of species and biodiversity, according to a study published today in Molecular Ecology. Researchers including UCLA evolutionary biologist David Jacobs…
Getting down to business on offshore oil drilling
Surfrider CEO Chad Nelsen’s economic case against Trump’s plans to expand offshore drilling
Genetic mapping shows migratory birds’ vulnerability to climate change
Research focusing on yellow warbler looks at species’ challenges and capacity to adapt
Colorado River delta fish risk extinction through interbreeding due to lack of freshwater
UCLA study is a warning for other river systems around the world
Inhabiting a Post-Urban Twenty-First Century
The capitalist paradigm as a world economic system that works for people and the planet is failing. For cities and nature, shifting graciously and well into the Anthropocene requires a fundamentally different political-economy that reflects new ethics and priorities.
Professor Daniel Blumstein publishes book on eco-tourism
Globally, a recent study suggested that there are over eight billion visitors per year to terrestrial natural areas. Stated bluntly: more people visit natural areas than there are people on Earth! Alarmingly,…
A tale of two cities in a hotter world: Los Angeles and Beijing
Brad Shaffer, La Kretz Center Director, discusses how climate change will affect biodiversity in two of the greatest cities in the world, Los Angeles and Beijing.
Partnering with communities to save elephants
Elephants are incredible animals, they create grasslands, germinate trees, build seasonal waterholes and they help other species survive during the dry season. These are just a few of the…
Genetic research reveals impact of the 101 Freeway on Los Angeles wildlife
The roadway and climate change are among the challenges facing animals in the Santa Monica mountains
The search for the Southern rubber boa
UCLA researchers use genetics to find out whether the elusive snake is an endangered species
UCLA research puts wildfire risk into historical context
Study of tree rings shows Western U.S. precipitation extremes are closely aligned with the region’s past
An intimate glimpse at Arctic wildlife in a year of record ice melt
I joined naturalists to observe wildlife in the Arctic Circle—and learned a surprising fact about Santa’s reindeer