Without electric grid upgrades, heat-related power outages in L.A. County are guaranteed by midcentury
UCLA researchers recommend upgrading power grid and smarter construction choices
Topical Tag: Energy
The Magazine
Corporate leaders break down the challenges of supply chain sustainability
A Corporate Partners Program event
Making an economic case for local water in L.A. County
New research shows financial benefits of using sources such as groundwater
Events
Special Event
KCET Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival (co-sponsored by LENS)
Open to the public
4.21.2018
The second annual Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival will take place Sat., April 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Laemmle’s Monica Film Center in Santa Monica (1332 2nd St., Santa Monica, CA. 90401) in partnership with Laemmle’s Theatres. Open to the public, the event kicks off with a screening of environmental shorts from...
Symposium
Built Environment Sustainability Roundtables
Intimate conversations on leading innovations and practices
5.1.2018
Industry leaders will make brief presentations on their contributions to sustainability in the built environment. Participants will explore these topics further in small roundtable discussions with the presenters and UCLA faculty. Students will share their green paper research with attendees before and after. Featured speakers include: Jim Hanna, Director of Datacenter Sustainability, Microsoft Dave Pogue, Global...
Lecture Series
Holding Fossil Fuel Companies Liable for Climate Change Harms in California
Law, Science, and Justice - Keynote Remarks by Bill McKibben
1.25.2018
Union of Concerned Scientists and the UCLA School of Law Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment invite you to a stimulating conversation exploring whether and how the fossil fuel industry can be held liable for the harms climate change is inflicting on communities. Opening Reception with Refreshments at 5:15 p.m. PST. Panel Begins at 6:00 p.m....
People
Asma Mahdi
Guest writer & communications manager for Sustainable L.A. Grand Challenge
Sustainable L.A. Grand Challenge
Projects
SAR Green Games Team
Pictured above, left to right: Jonah Eisen, Jacob Gerigk (Team Leader), Amber Lam, Kate Minden, Zachary Alter (Team Leader), and Sarina Levin Enhancing UCLA Athletic Event Sustainability Through Development of Comprehensive Green Templates Project Description: The Green Games team aims to create green event guides for all of athletics. As an extension of...
SAR Transportation Team
Pictured above, left to right: Kyle Willenborg, Anna Weir, Brooke Shimasaki (Team Leader), Natalie Gonzalez, and Madeline Jordan (Team Leader) Assessing Emerging Active Transportation Options at UCLA Project Description: Electric scooters are one of the newest forms of sustainable transportation at UCLA. While they allow students to move efficiently on and around...
Coupling Community Knowledge with Big Data Tools to Facilitate Equitable Energy Transitions
Building on work conducted under a California Energy Commission grant, data on building energy use, rooftop solar potential, grid capacity, and socio-demographics will be integrated to assess the potential for low income and disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles county to support climate smart transitions, including vehicle electrification, solar generation (rooftop or community-scale), storage, and appliance...
Publications
Rethinking Energy Data Access: Conquering Barriers to Achieve Local Climate Goals
K. Crandall, J. Crowe
Other | 2019
In the News
Headline
1.28.2019
Managing predators in fire-prone landscapes: the importance of vegetation structure
Seminar presented by Rachel V. Blakey, The Institute for Bird Populations and The University of Missouri
Headline
1.23.2019
Michael Stenstrom in Wired
Michael Strenstrom is a Distinguished Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at UCLA. In this article “The Water in Your Toilet Could Fight Climate Change One Day” Strenstrom argues about potential carbon capture techniques in wastewater treatment.
Headline
1.15.2019
Stephanie Pincelt and Jennifer Jay in the Daily Bruin
UCLA’s Daily Bruin asked IoES professor Jennifer Jay and researcher Stephanie Pincetl how students can be more sustainable in 2019. Jay spoke about food choices and Pincetl spoke about energy and water choices.
Video
How Climate Change Will Impact California, Interview with Dr. Alan Barreca
Interview on The Young Turks ScIQ with UCLA environmental economist Alan Barreca by Jayde Lovell about climate change effects on public health, vulnerable communities, and the state of California. They also discuss the actions California can take the adapt to the rising environmental threats.