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ShadeLA offers a playbook to help city meet shade goals
New policy briefs outline how to streamline processes to increase shade in LA
At the Luskin Summit, environmental justice took center stage
From plastic pollution to extreme heat, Luskin Center for Innovation panelists examined community-driven solutions
New UCLA tool maps how home electrification could change energy bills across Los Angeles
The public platform enables users to compare household energy costs under likely electrification scenarios
Water, fire, and finance: building more resilient systems
UCLA-led convening highlights need for clearer roles, stronger coordination, and more equitable financing strategies
Blueprint for a better planet
How Luskin Center for Innovation and other parts of UCLA are advancing a healthier, more sustainable future.
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What California SB 1221 means for neighborhood decarbonization
Our experts identify key questions and discuss what comes next
Sustainable LA Grand Challenge
Planning for recovery before disaster strikes
Lessons from California’s recent fires and floods
The Luskin Center for Innovation welcomes Jelena Jezdimirovic as a postdoctoral researcher
Learn more about her research.
The Luskin Center for Innovation welcomes new doctoral researchers
Learn more about their interests and work.
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation 2025 Impact Report
Informing effective and equitable environmental policy solutions.
Urban wildfire: water system capacities and limitations
Researchers convene statewide experts to assess firefighting capacity, infrastructure gaps, and policy solutions.
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.
Los Angeles households can save on bills when they go electric
A new UCLA tool illustrates potential savings across household types and upgrade scenarios.
Luskin Center for Innovation experts uplift the work of about 50 students a year
Our 2025 students shine with research opportunities and mentorship.
Local climate champions build a resilient future during tumultuous times
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation reports on Transformative Climate Communities’ accomplishments and personal stories of impact.
L.A.’s fiercest rivals — USC and UCLA — team up to cool the region ahead of 2028
ShadeLA aims to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure, building heat resilience for Angelenos.
Beyond shade: UCLA researchers improve radiant cooling to make outdoor temperatures feel cooler
The approach uses low-cost, scalable, transparent and infrared-reflective surfaces and hydronic panels.