‘Roots of Cool,’ a new Descanso Gardens exhibit, honors climate resilience

Scientists just solved the mystery of why some streets are deadly hot

Descanso Gardens Exhibit Centers on ‘Shade Equity’

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.