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Projects
Accelerating California’s Transition to Zero Emission Vehicles
Transportation is a major cause of air-pollution in California. Fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5, is a small particle that can lead to significant short and long term health…
Assessing Barriers to California Quail (Callipepla californica) Gene Flow in the Santa Monica Mountains
2020-2021 La Kretz Center Graduate Research and Stunt Ranch Reserve Combined Grant
Assessing biodiversity indicators in Santa Monica
The City of Santa Monica has been ahead of the curve in terms of sustainability efforts. The city was the among the first to develop a sustainability report and provide…
Assessing indicator species to measure biodiversity in Los Angeles
At first glance, the city of Los Angeles appears to be a bustling metropolis of endless traffic and sprawling suburbs. But among all of the concrete lies one the richest…
Assessing the Feasibility of Plastic Alternatives in UCLA Dining
Our team will be researching the usage of plastics by UCLA Dining and Catering to find ways to reduce or replace current use, given the guidelines set by Sustainability Manager Erin Fabris’ single-use plastic policy.
Assessment of cumulative lead exposure in Los Angeles children
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that continues to endanger the health and wellbeing of communities across the greater Los Angeles area. Researchers have identified lead hazards present in soil and…