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Welcome to our new associate project manager, Lauren Dunlap
Learn more about her research at the nexus of energy justice and climate adaptation
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We’re hiring an associate project manager and researcher to support the South LA Eco-Lab
Apply by November 1
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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New community-based outreach campaign responds to range of EV adoption barriers
Luskin researchers document lessons on how to improve equitable access to clean vehicles for underserved households