Symposium Convenes Climate Adaptation Experts Amid Intensifying Heat, Fires and Floods

With 24 virtual sessions, the symposium featured the research and expertise of 98 speakers across the social sciences, including economics, geography, public health, urban planning and public policy.

Southern California Regional Energy Needs Assessment

Authors: Kelly Trumbull and J.R. DeShazo

High Temperatures Increase Workers’ Injury Risk, Whether They’re Outdoors or Inside

The finding reflects another consequence of climate change, according to new study led by R. Jisung Park of the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Luskin Public Policy

Equity-Focused Heat Adaptation Strategies for Los Angeles County

Authors: Hanqing Chu, Jacqueline Adams, Jiaxin Li, and Sarah Goldmuntz

Supporting Land Conservation in California

A Toolkit of Financial Incentives for Landowners and Communities

Author: Robyn Wong
Fluidized catalytic cracking units at Chevron Richmond Refinery.

Economic Benefits of BAAQMD Proposed Rule 6-5

Proposed refinery pollution rule would protect community health and create jobs

Authors: Betony Jones and J.R. DeShazo

Benefits of Infrastructure Funding Measures Stymied by Barriers in L.A. County

As billions of dollars become available, UCLA-Liberty Hill Foundation report recommends actions for community-informed, integrated infrastructure to improve quality of life for Angelenos

Transformative Climate Communities Build Resilience During Pandemic

New UCLA reports find that local knowledge, partnerships and trust that TCC partners have in their communities allowed them to identify changing needs and respond quickly during the pandemic.