Should Multinational Enterprises (MNEs) adopt the same environmental standards when they operate in different countries? While it is assumed that MNEs can take advantage of cross-country differences in environmental regulations by moving production capacity to countries with lax environmental standards to reduce some of their costs, in this paper, we argue that MNEs can benefit […]
The Luskin Center for Innovation would like to invite you to the UCLA Water Resources Group inaugural public meeting on May 24th, which will feature a discussion on the recently-released report of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's (MWD) Blue Ribbon Committee. The report recommends models, strategies and approaches for the coming half-century of water […]
UCLA Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies professor Suzanne Paulson will present a talk at the monthly research seminar. Professor Paulson's research interests center on the influence airborn particles on climate on health. The Faculty Research Seminar meets on the first Monday of every month to present the latest from UCLA's scholars. A different faculty […]
A Talk by:Michael P. Totten,Chief Advisor,Climate, Energy & Green Technologies, Conservation International, Center for Environmental Leadership in Business, Washington, DC Green-Economics Growth-Engine Opportunity Prospering from Green Apps and Tipping Points (GreenATP) through Social Web Networks Stabilizing Climate, Protecting Biodiversity, Turning Poverty into Sustainable Livelihoods
Purpose: To gather leaders from industry, research, government and the general public to focus on the major issues related to advanced energy production using solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologiesShowcase university based research and development effortsGain exposure to potential investors and business communityIdentify potential research collaborations with other university investigators & industryGaining a stronger understanding […]
The recent catastrophic nuclear meltdowns in Japan have cast a shadow over the future of nuclear power that was undergoing a renaissance as a possible “clean energy” solution to the global warming crisis. Albert Carnesale, the Chancellor Emeritus of UCLA, Victor Gilinsky, a former commissioner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and nuclear physicist Arjun Makhijani, […]
“The Architecture of Transportation” symposium will serve as a forum to discuss innovative ideas about how to build transportation systems that support and strengthen healthier, more functional and more livable neighborhoods.The symposium will be organized as a series of candid discussions moderated with the objective of developing a set of common goals and next steps. Whether […]
In the search for clean energy solutions, new public policies are creating incentives for solar energy throughout California. J.R. DeShazo, Director of the Luskin Center for Innovation, will discuss his high-profile solar policy study that provides data on the potential impact that regional solar power policies can have on Los Angeles’ renewable power sources. Specifically, […]
J.R. DeShazo will be one of several experts to present information at the CD-9 Community Solar Forum. This forum will help to identify policies, regulations and initiatives, such as a Solar Feed-in Tariff and the current Solar Incentive Program that are needed to bring about more sustainable solar rooftop development and job creation in Los Angeles. […]
This two day conference will address the issue of designing and implementing a local system of renewable energy production in California.Governor Jerry Brown has called for 12,000 MW of renewable power generated within the local power distribution grid. Implementing this effort will offer important advantages in California’s drive for clean power – development of local […]