Collapsing of forest eco-systems could destabilise economies, study finds

Interactive Map Reveals America’s “Shade Deserts”

Funding to protect American cities from extreme heat just evaporated

National shade map from UCLA and American Forests launched to combat deadly urban heat

This new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus cities and towns.

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation provides an early overview of how LA’s water systems and their residents were impacted by the 2025 wildfires

From boil-water advisories to direct infrastructure damage, findings underscore the need for equitable and resilient recovery.

Welcome Jean Claude, our new data scientist and associate project manager

Learn more about our newest team member and his role.

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation to guide the City of LA’s efforts to advance equitable access to local water supplies

Key equity goals UCLA research will support include tap water understanding and trust, affordability, and broader community engagement.

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation’s Gregory Pierce to lead a new water supply + wildfire research and policy coordination network

Funded by UCLA’s Climate & Wildfire Research Initiative and UCANR, the network aims to strengthen preparedness and recovery at the water-fire nexus.