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April 9, 2026

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What California SB 1221 means for neighborhood decarbonization

April 9, 2026
Our experts identify key questions and discuss what comes next
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Sustainable LA Grand Challenge

Planning for recovery before disaster strikes

March 19, 2026
Lessons from California’s recent fires and floods
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The Top Bruinvention of the 21st Century (So Far)

March 18, 2026
Our national Shade Map
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The Luskin Center for Innovation welcomes Jelena Jezdimirovic as a postdoctoral researcher

February 26, 2026
Learn more about her research.
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California Has a Neighborhood Decarbonization Law. How Does It Work? (Legal Planet)
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Heat wave blasts Southern California (KABC)
California is spending hundreds of millions on heat. Will it ever be a public health priority? (CalMatters)
Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan (The Guardian)
LA will host the World Cup and Olympics in the heat of summer. Will the city be ready? (LAist)
They Want to Rebuild. Can They Afford to Prevent the Next Fire, Too? (The New York Times)

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Understanding Neighborhood Decarbonization in California: What Do We Know about Senate Bill 1221?

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Expanding Public Electric Vehicle Charging in South Los Angeles

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Building Heat Resilient Communities

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Understanding Neighborhood Decarbonization in California: What Do We Know about Senate Bill 1221?
Apr 2026
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Expanding Public Electric Vehicle Charging in South Los Angeles
Apr 2026
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Building Heat Resilient Communities
Mar 2026
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