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.
California’s clean vehicle transition is not so equitable (yet)-featured

California’s clean vehicle transition is not so equitable (yet)

The Luskin Center for Innovation 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

Luskin Center for Innovation project director calculates an associated economic impact of more than $430 billion.

Addressing the Discriminatory Impacts of Redlining and Highway Development in California

The authors conducted research to understand the intertwined…

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.

Water and Wastewater Affordability Solutions

Making the Most of Landmark Recycled Water Investments in Los Angeles

Technical Advisory Recommendations for the Region

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

The Luskin Center for Innovation receives a first-of-its-kind federal grant to help protect communities from heat dangers.