![People reviewing bills in living room](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VC1-pub-300x242.png)
To relieve pressure of high energy bills, simplifying assistance programs is necessary
Study shows successes of energy savings programs, like targeted outreach and debt relief
![A curb with a plaque referencing a green stormwater management program](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/STORMS-post-300x242.png)
What influences local leaders to prioritize green stormwater solutions?
A new study finds that decisionmakers who value environmental protection are most likely to choose green stormwater management tactics
![A map from the HPI: Extreme Heat Edition, showing where in Southern California will experience comparatively more extreme heat days in mid-century.](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/healthy-places-index-map-495x400-1-300x242.png)
Who will be most impacted by rising temperatures in California?
New online mapping tool helps the state prepare for extreme heat
![](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/urban-heat-495x500-1-300x242.png)
Most major U.S. cities are underprepared for rising temperatures
A UCLA-led analysis highlights gaps in municipal planning for often-deadly rising temperatures
![](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/tcc-announcement-495x500-1-300x242.png)
California is making big, hyperlocal investments to fight climate change — and it’s working
New UCLA progress reports show how the Transformative Climate Communities program is improving the lives of Californians
![Person wiping forehead, hot in the sun](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/heat-news-300x242.png)
California needs a people-focused and equity-driven approach to address extreme heat
New research aims to further inform the state’s heat planning, legislative and budget decisions
![](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/freeway-congestion-pricing-495x400-1-300x242.png)
UCLA study offers strategy for freeway congestion pricing that reduces burden on low-income residents
UCLA transportation experts outline ways that California could implement congestion pricing while minimizing the financial burden on low-income residents
![A large pile of plastic waste in a landfill](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Perils-of-Plastics-495x500-1-300x242.png)
Uncovering the perils of plastics
New analysis provides a comprehensive account of the health, economic and environmental harms associated with plastics.
![](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Mary-Nichols-main-495x400-1-300x242.png)
Insights from an environmental pioneer
Mary Nichols, longtime champion of emission regulation in California, offers a roadmap toward a cleaner transportation future at a UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Lecture.
![A headshot of Rae Spriggs outdoors in front of palm trees](https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Rae-Spriggs-495x400-1-300x242.png)
Meet Rae Spriggs, Our Climate Action Research Manager
Join us in welcoming Rae to the Luskin Center for Innovation team!