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The Luskin Center for Innovation develops an equity framework to identify and invest in plastic-burdened communities
The plastic pollution exposure crisis is an environmental justice issue.
The Luskin Center for Innovation co-hosts the first-ever Southern California urban forest equity symposium
With more than 170 researchers, practitioners, community members, and representatives from government and nonprofit organizations
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation joins international team to support community-driven energy transition planning
A coalition of universities and community organizations aims to integrate justice principles into local efforts.
The Luskin Center for Innovation co-develops decision-making framework and toolkit that centers equity in tree planting
To help address historic underinvestment and protect against extreme heat
UCLA evaluates L.A.’s plan to invest billions of dollars in wastewater recycling infrastructure
To increase water supply resiliency to climate-induced drought, earthquakes, and future costs
Art and education series increases awareness about LA’s water past and future
Art, education, and water collided in “What’s on Tap.”
UCLA Documents a Model for Community-Led Climate Action
This video highlights three CA Transformative Climate Communities leading comprehensive, collaborative, equitable, and innovative climate action.
La acción climática impulsada por la comunidad genera beneficios económicos
Nuevos informes de UCLA documentan cómo las inversiones del estado en Transformative Climate Communities traen ganancias financieras para hogares, trabajadores y la economía local.
Community-driven climate action spurs economic benefits
New reports from UCLA document how state investments in Transformative Climate Communities reap financial wins for households, workers, and the local economy.
California’s clean vehicle transition is not so equitable (yet)
The Luskin Center for Innovation research team finds gaps in incentive uptake and EV registration rates in disadvantaged communities.
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.
Picture by Tambako the Jaguar
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