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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
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Downsizing local news contributes to crumbling infrastructure
Study co-authored by LCI faculty director links local journalism with voter support for investments critical for climate resilience
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Climate resilience panels drew crowds at UCLA Luskin Summit
LCI and civic partners shared lessons on cooling strategies and community-led climate action
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Effectively communicating about heat risk requires deep community engagement
To reach heat-impacted communities, LCI report recommends heat communicators combine outreach strategies into targeted campaigns
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LCI researchers draft policy briefs to address on-property plumbing issues
Supporting Los Angeles residents’ trust in tap water quality
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Tap Water Quality and Distrust in Los Angeles County
Strategies to address premise plumbing