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We focus our research on solutions that build resilience to today’s most pressing environmental challenges.

Climate

Informing public policy to address global warming and build community resilience

Energy

Spurring energy efficiency and renewable energy innovation

Environmental Equity

Ensuring environmental benefits for all

Transportation

Accelerating the transition to zero- emission transportation

News

Phase 1 of Statewide Wastewater Assessment Sets Foundation for Equitable Solutions

UCLA-led research delivers the first statewide baseline of wastewater system risks, gaps, and solutions to support equitable infrastructure planning in California.

California communities are impacted by thousands of oil and gas wells that feed the plastic industry

New UCLA report maps plastic’s fossil fuel origins as the state considers investments and laws to mitigate its impacts.

Keeping California children cool: strategies for safe schools and homes

New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.

Building resilient utilities: UCLA issues report on key water and power infrastructure needs

Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.

Who manages your water in Southern California and why it matters

New UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality and resilience.

UCLA to help inform California’s residential water use policy implementation

A multi-university team evaluates impacts on water supply, wastewater, recycled water, and affordability.
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News

Phase 1 of Statewide Wastewater Assessment Sets Foundation for Equitable Solutions

UCLA-led research delivers the first statewide baseline of wastewater system risks, gaps, and solutions to support equitable infrastructure planning in California.

California communities are impacted by thousands of oil and gas wells that feed the plastic industry

New UCLA report maps plastic’s fossil fuel origins as the state considers investments and laws to mitigate its impacts.

Keeping California children cool: strategies for safe schools and homes

New UCLA report highlights actionable solutions for legislators to protect kids from heat.
View more news
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Republicans Used to Love Wind and Solar. That Romance Has Cooled. (The NYTimes)

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Recent Publications

Addressing the Discriminatory Impacts of Redlining and Highway Development in California

Addressing the Discriminatory Impacts of Redlining and Highway Development in California

Addressing the Discriminatory Impacts of Redlining and Highway Development in California

Addressing the Discriminatory Impacts of Redlining and Highway Development in California
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The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). As a land grant institution, we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.
Click on the linked words to hear the pronunciation for the Tongva-language words.
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