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California Communities Are Impacted by Thousands of Oil and Gas Wells that Feed the Plastic Industry
New UCLA report maps plastic’s fossil fuel origins as the state considers investments and laws to mitigate its impacts.
Keeping California Children Cool: Strategies for Safe Schools and Homes
New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.
Building resilient utilities: UCLA issues report on key water and power infrastructure needs
Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.
Who manages your water in Southern California and why it matters
New UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.
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Danielle Workman2025-09-11 07:00:582025-09-15 09:14:25Who manages your water in Southern California and why it mattersMEDIA COVERAGE
Why Are Rates Rising Faster at Investor-Owned Utilities Than at Public Utilities? (Inside Climate News)
LA Firestorms Drive Call For Smarter, Stronger Infrastructure (Continuity Insights)
Water bills in L.A. County are rising faster than inflation, UCLA research shows (Los Angeles Times)
Across the US, cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat (Associated Press News)
Planting Shade: Cooling Down L.A. Before The 2028 Olympic Games (Los Angeles Magazine)
