In 2008, Congress asked the National Academy of Sciences to establish a Committee to investigate and make recommendations on the steps needed and strategies required in response to global climate change. The National Academy report, America’s Climate Choices, was submitted to Congress in May 2011.Dr. Carnesale, who chaired this Committee, will identify and discuss key […]
Representatives from German and US institutes and manufacturers will showcase their latest developments and present concepts and solutions to overcoming hurdles that are holding back the adoption of EVs. Pressing topics such as the discussion of electric vehicle vs. hybrid vehicle, charging issues and impact on infrastructure, battery solutions, and the future of the automobile […]
California leads the way. Will America follow? Has California's regulatory structure helped or hindered its economy?Join us for a free panel discussion October 27th in Santa Monica. The panel features Luskin Center Scholar Matthew Kahn and Luskin Center Advisory Board Member Mary Nichols.You must RSVP to reserve a seat; RSVP to mitchell@lalcv.org.
November's IoES/Luskin Lunch Research Seminar will take place on Monday, November 7 at 12:00 p.m. in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability’s large conference room in La Kretz Hall, Suite 300.The speaker is Professor Yoram Cohen from UCLA Chemical and Biomedical Engineering, and the Luskin Center for Innovation.
BUILDING LA’S WORKFORCEFeatured and Invited Speakers: The Honorable Antonio R. Villaraigosa, LA City Mayor; Zev Yaroslavsky, LA County Supervisor; The Honorable Wendy Greuel, LA City Controller; The Honorable Jan Perry; LA City Council President Pro Tempore; and The Honorable Herb Wesson, Jr., LA City Councilmember Emcee: The Honorable Henry Cisneros, Executive Chairman, CityView and Former […]
Historically, products and processes have been regulated with the goal of reducing toxicity to acceptable levels based on human health risks. Green Chemistry is a powerful tool in preventing toxicity before it occurs. This approach can lead to reduced hazard, improved performance, and economic growth simultaneously. Dr. Anastas will discuss scientific advances in the design […]
Join us for the December IoES/Luskin Lunch Seminar at 12:00PM on Monday, December 5. Professor Matt Kahn of UCLA IoES, UCLA Department of Economics, School of Public Policy, and UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation will present research on China.
LOCAL SOURCE DEVELOPMENT • WATER REUSE • CONSERVATION • DESALINATION • AND MORELocal source development promises greater reliability, water security and progressively more cost-effective sources of water. This summit will highlight success stories from across the globe, explore emerging water reuse strategies, and identify critical policy, communications and coalition-building questions for the region. Who should […]
Registration is now closed. Click here to sign-up on the wait list. The UCLA Complete Streets for California conference on Friday, March 2, 2012,will highlight recent accomplishments, explore new research, and presentimplementation examples and benchmarks to create multi-use street environmentsthat promote vibrant, healthy and active communities.Featuring Keynote Address from:Jonathan Fielding, Director, Los Angeles County Department of […]
