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UCLA-led workshop with more than 50 experts identifies communications, research, and policy prioritiesSelin Filiz, Sustainable LA Grand Challenge Restoring public confidence in drinking water after wildfires

UCLA-led workshop with more than 50 experts identifies communications, research, and policy priorities

A 2 by 1 headshot of Rachel Sheinberg Introducing new postdoctoral researcher, Rachel Sheinberg

Learn more about our new team member and her research

Video Thumbnail Graphic for the "How to live in extreme heat" TEDxUCLA talk by V. Kelly Turner What does it mean to be too hot, a TEDxUCLA talk

V. Kelly Turner explores how extreme heat is reshaping everyday life

Sycamore Leaves from the Arroyo SecosDescanso Gardens A message of shade and hope

New research shows overwhelmingly positive outlook on climate action among visitors to tree- and shade-themed art exhibition

UCLA-led workshop with more than 50 experts identifies communications, research, and policy prioritiesSelin Filiz, Sustainable LA Grand Challenge

Restoring public confidence in drinking water after wildfires

UCLA-led workshop with more than 50 experts identifies communications, research, and policy priorities
A 2 by 1 headshot of Rachel Sheinberg

Introducing new postdoctoral researcher, Rachel Sheinberg

Learn more about our new team member and her research
Video Thumbnail Graphic for the "How to live in extreme heat" TEDxUCLA talk by V. Kelly Turner

What does it mean to be too hot, a TEDxUCLA talk

V. Kelly Turner explores how extreme heat is reshaping everyday life
Sycamore Leaves from the Arroyo SecosDescanso Gardens

A message of shade and hope

New research shows overwhelmingly positive outlook on climate action among visitors to tree- and shade-themed art exhibition

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Line drawing of the Omaha skyline beneath a bright sun, illustrating urban exposure to sunlight and heat.
A person uses a tablet to capture a thermal image of two girls standing outdoors under a shade installation of floating, colorful umbrellas.
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Based on data from our national Shade Map

Aug 2026
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Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World

Aug 2026