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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Downsizing local news contributes to crumbling infrastructure
Study co-authored by Luskin Center for Innovation faculty director links local journalism with voter support for investments critical for climate resilience.
Climate resilience panels drew crowds at UCLA Luskin Summit
Luskin Center for Innovation and civic partners share lessons on cooling strategies and community-led climate action.
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.
Luskin Center for Innovation researchers draft policy briefs to address on-property plumbing issues
Supporting Los Angeles residents’ trust in tap water quality
2023 Impact Report: Our New Era of Shaping Effective and Equitable Environmental Policy Solutions
A brief, interactive summary of select environmental policy impacts in 2023
UCLA guides LADWP as it pursues the first equity-focused clean energy transition
Luskin Center for Innovation’s first-of-its-kind study includes recommendations on how to expand low-income customer protections
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Researchers equip policymakers to protect students from extreme heat
The Luskin Center for Innovation releases fact sheets and visuals to inform policy and funding decisions for heat-resilient K-12 schools
Welcome to our new associate project manager, Lauren Dunlap
Learn more about her research at the nexus of energy justice and climate adaptation
Are our efforts to address climate change doomed due to partisan politics?
Democratic unity and initiative, as well as Republican states’ clean-energy markets and extreme weather, may help efforts to address climate change
The heat is rising, and UCLA research is helping L.A. respond
Environmental justice has been the cornerstone of Luskin School efforts related to the city’s hot weather policies
Welcome to our new water equity and adaptation policy expert, Edith de Guzman
Learn more about her research advancing climate resilience and access to clean water and sustainable resources.
Luskin researcher and partners publish Nature Commentary defining shade deserts and ways to eliminate them
Shade is an essential solution to reduce health disparities exacerbated by extreme heat
UCLA research reveals successful model to build and renovate multibenefit parks in underserved communities
The Link initiative piloted in Los Angeles County demonstrates value of collaborative, community-driven parks building model
Luskin and partners awarded $4 million to assess California’s aging wastewater infrastructure
This first-of-its-kind study will inform policy and investment with a focus on providing equitable sanitation services
Innovative partnerships support equitable access to shared bikes, scooters, and other micromobility vehicles
UCLA researchers offer actionable steps to expand affordable micromobility options and improve infrastructure in mobility-disadvantaged communities