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50 Cities are Quietly Leading the Nation’s 100% Clean Energy Wave
In the first half of 2019, five states and Puerto Rico adopted laws committing to phase out fossil fuel power and…
Park in USA Today: Heat Widens the Education Achievement Gap
Millions of American kids are preparing to go back to school during a time of record-breaking heat. For many…
UCLA Luskin Faculty Launches Organization to Fill Research Gap at EPA
New committee of top environmental economists aims to strengthen agency’s ability to assess social costs and…
SMART Parks Toolkit Receives National Award
American Planning Association recognizes UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation for achievement in planning and urban design. A technology guide, compiled by UCLA…
Saving Energy Creates Jobs and Other Benefits for Angelenos
UCLA study assesses economic benefits of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s energy…
Model Metropolis
How one university’s environmental initiative is transforming Los Angeles—and setting the standard for sustainability efforts around the world…
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kevin de León are Teaming Up on Climate
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, is joining forces with an influential Democrat to…
New Utility Model is Impacting How Millions of Americans Get Electricity
UCLA and National Renewable Energy Laboratory release first nationwide study on community…
Kevin de León Joins UCLA Luskin
Former state legislative leader who bolstered California’s role in fighting climate change and building a clean-energy economy will teach public policy…
UCLA Partners with OhmConnect on Electricity Demand Response Study
When and how much electricity is consumed matters for the environment. The electricity you consume…
Gore, DeShazo Share Insights on California’s Climate Leadership
More than 2,200 people eager to learn how to make a difference in the future of the planet came together…
New Grants Totaling $4.1 Million Will Build Climate Resilience
As part of efforts to further knowledge and action on climate change, the Luskin Center for Innovation…
Supporting Transformative Climate Communities through Evaluation
The Luskin Center for Innovation is the evaluator for California’s new and ambitious Transformative…
Climate Funds Create Jobs
Luskin Center for Innovation releases study that quantifies statewide employment benefits from billions of dollars in California Climate Investment…
California Entering Decade of Disruption, as Power System Shifts Dramatically
New report from UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Next 10 details how Community Choice…
Fighting Drought with Stormwater
Water-scarce urban areas in California miss out on billions of gallons of fresh water each year as rain washes into storm drains and out to sea…
New Research Quantifies the Benefits of Water Recycling
As water supplies in California become less reliable due to a shifting climate, pursuing alternatives to…
Hot Weather Affects Brian Function
Finds Luskin Researcher Featured in Washington Post and NPR Stories: A study by R. Jisung Park, assistant professor of public policy and Luskin Center…
Justice — and Smog Checks — for All
New study finds that the Tune In & Tune Up smog repair program in the San Joaquin Valley efficiently tackles pollution and poverty…
A Smart Way to Make a SMART Park
New toolkit produced by the Luskin Center for Innovation provides a guide for making parks more user-friendly and sustainable…
Respect for Nature Is Key to World’s Water Problems, Author Says
In the face of extreme weather, polluted aquifers, overconsumption and other urgent threats to…
Utility Alternatives Offer New Options for Energy Customers
New report by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation assesses the options available to Santa Monica…
New Study Addresses Barriers to Electric Vehicle Charging in Multi-unit Dwellings
Reaching California’s goal of 1.5 million zero emission vehicles by 2025 will require overcoming current…
A New Tool to Help Plan for Expected Growth in Electric Vehicles
Luskin Center’s Plug-in Electric Vehicle Readiness Atlas informs investments, policies and plans to…