NEWS
LCI’s Gregory Pierce to lead a new water supply + wildfire research and policy coordination network
Funded by UCLA’s Climate & Wildfire Research Initiative and UCANR, the network aims to strengthen preparedness and recovery at the water-fire nexus
UCLA partners with new independent Blue Ribbon Commission for climate-resilient L.A. fire recovery
UCLA scholars will provide research-informed options to inform policy recommendations to rebuild, retrofit, and catalyze climate-resiliency investments.
For the Press: UCLA research and commentary on the LA fire response and recovery
Our experts are available to comment on: 1) water supply and urban water systems; 2) air quality and public health impacts; 3) land use and governance considerations; 4) politics of disaster and response; and 5) climate whiplash and extreme weather.
On the fires, from UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
In the coming weeks, we will work with our colleagues at UCLA and partners across the region to help shape efforts that expedite recovery while advancing equity and resilience in our rapidly changing environment.
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation releases Strategic Roadmap
Journeying through 15 years of impact, our priorities for the next few years, and opportunities to partner
UCLA LCI 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.
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
California’s clean vehicle transition is not so equitable (yet)
LCI research team finds gaps in incentive uptake and EV registration rates in disadvantaged communities.
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.
LCI 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
UCLA guides LADWP as it pursues the first equity-focused clean energy transition
LCI’s first-of-its-kind study includes recommendations on how to expand low-income customer protections
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
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
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
Welcome to our new project director, Rachel Connolly
The Luskin Center for Innovation is excited to welcome Rachel Connolly as our new project director for air quality and environmental equity research.
Tap Water Distrust Among Parents and Caregivers in Kern County, CA
UCLA study highlights Latinos’ distrust of tap water and solutions that could improve consumption and use of tap water by residents.
Shining a light on hidden corners of environmental injustice
Catherine Coleman Flowers fights for the health and dignity of rural communities where water and sanitation systems are failing
New roadmap sets forth path toward comprehensively assessing the nation’s drinking water quality for the first time
UCLA Luskin researchers and Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated plan to implement the recommendations over the next five years
Report: Variation in Household Water and Sewer Bills across 4 U.S. States
New 4-state study of drinking water and sewer service bill levels finds remarkably similar state averages but varying local expenditure burdens.
Celebrating our impact in 2022
Meet our new faculty director and explore our actionable research for a sustainable future in our new Impact Report
Welcome to our new water equity researcher, Grace Harrison
Learn more about our new team member and her research
Supporting safe, clean water through water system partnerships
New water system consolidation guide bolsters access to reliable drinking water