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UCLA researchers study impacts of streets on urban heat
New research finds shade, such as from trees, to be the most effective strategy to cool hot city streets
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Celebrating our impact in 2022
Meet our new faculty director and explore our actionable research for a sustainable future in our new Impact Report
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Federal park funding reaches underserved communities — but more can be done
Research from UCLA and The Wilderness Society finds that with a few key improvements, federal park funds can bring outdoor recreation to more communities
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Welcome to our new water equity researcher, Grace Harrison
Learn more about our new team member and her research
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Supporting safe, clean water through water system partnerships
New water system consolidation guide bolsters access to reliable drinking water
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New shade shelter prototype aims to keep transit riders cool
Community-driven research strives to prevent heat-related illnesses
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Megan Mullin appointed an endowed chair and faculty director at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Environmental politics scholar joins Luskin Center for Innovation leadership team as urgent climate change challenges face California and the country
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We’re jointly hiring a Water Equity and Adaptation Policy Researcher!
Apply for this Cooperative Extension position by Monday, November 14
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Welcome to our new visiting scholars, Sara Hughes and C.J. Gabbe
Learn more about the scholars and their research
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Luskin Center for Innovation welcomes new project manager for environmental data science
Get to know Ruth Engel, our newest team member