LCI co-develops decision-making framework and toolkit that centers equity in tree planting

To help address historic underinvestment and protect against extreme heat

UCLA evaluates L.A.’s plan to invest billions of dollars in wastewater recycling infrastructure

To increase water supply resiliency to climate-induced drought, earthquakes, and future costs

La acción climática impulsada por la comunidad genera beneficios económicos

Nuevos informes de UCLA documentan cómo las inversiones del estado en Transformative Climate Communities traen ganancias financieras para hogares, trabajadores y la economía local.

Community-driven climate action spurs economic benefits

New reports from UCLA document how state investments in Transformative Climate Communities reap financial wins for households, workers, and the local economy.
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California’s clean vehicle transition is not so equitable (yet)

LCI research team finds gaps in incentive uptake and EV registration rates in disadvantaged communities.
LCI project director calculates an associated economic impact of more than $430 billion

UCLA study of wildfire smoke’s long-term health effects finds upwards of 50,000 deaths in 11 years

LCI project director calculates an associated economic impact of more than $430 billion.

Gaining support from key local stakeholders to advance high-impact water affordability policies in the U.S.

Workshop informs key takeaways to build support for high-impact water affordability policies.

UCLA to guide the prioritization and evaluation of equity strategies for LADWP’s clean energy transition

New engaged research builds on LCI’s past affordability recommendations.

Isaac Buo and Lana Zimmerman join our heat team

UCLA to lead the new Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient CommunitiesPicture by Tambako the Jaguar

UCLA to lead the new Center of Excellence for Heat Resilient Communities

LCI receives a first-of-its-kind federal grant to help protect communities from heat dangers.