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Luskin researcher and partners publish Nature Commentary defining shade deserts and ways to eliminate them
Shade is an essential solution to reduce health disparities exacerbated by extreme heat
Investments facilitate community-led climate action
New progress reports from UCLA show how the Transformative Climate Communities program deepens capacity in California communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis
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California’s K-12 education system is under-prepared for rising temperatures
Heat makes it harder for students to learn and for teachers to teach. Previous research supported by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation quantified how these effects exacerbate educational and racial inequalities.
Welcome to our new climate action researcher, Samantha Astudillo
Learn more about our newest team member and her research
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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
Celebrating our impact in 2022
Meet our new faculty director and explore our actionable research for a sustainable future in our new Impact Report
New shade shelter prototype aims to keep transit riders cool
Community-driven research strives to prevent heat-related illnesses
Heat waves aren’t going anywhere. Here’s how we can prepare.
UCLA’s V. Kelly Turner takes a multi-pronged approach that emphasizes equitable solutions to this dangerous problem
Meet Ariana Hernandez and Elena Hernandez, our newest team members
Join us in welcoming them to the Luskin Center for Innovation team!
Who will be most impacted by rising temperatures in California?
New online mapping tool helps the state prepare for extreme heat
Most major U.S. cities are underprepared for rising temperatures
A UCLA-led analysis highlights gaps in municipal planning for often-deadly rising temperatures
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
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
Uncovering the perils of plastics
New analysis provides a comprehensive account of the health, economic and environmental harms associated with plastics.
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.
Meet Rae Spriggs, Our Climate Action Research Manager
Join us in welcoming Rae to the Luskin Center for Innovation team!
Colleen Callahan Named Co-Executive Director of Luskin Center for Innovation
With more than a decade at UCLA, Callahan steps into a new position to further shape environmental solutions.
Join Our Team! We’re Hiring a Manager of Climate Action Research
We’re hiring a proactive, collaborative leader to facilitate climate action research and amplify its impact.
How Can California Protect Its Water Supply From Wildfire?
Stakeholders from across disciplines and institutions offer recommendations to ensure safe, reliable water supply amid a growing wildfire threat.
LCI Aims to Help Shape President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative
Report by Luskin Center for Innovation provides framework for environmental justice in disadvantaged communities.
Turner and Colleagues Receive Grant to Pinpoint Sources of Heat Injustice
Through modeling, data and storytelling, researchers will explore why historically redlined neighborhoods face extreme heat burdens today.
Symposium Convenes Climate Adaptation Experts Amid Intensifying Heat, Fires and Floods
With 24 virtual sessions, the symposium featured the research and expertise of 98 speakers across the social sciences, including economics, geography, public health, urban planning and public policy.
High Temperatures Increase Workers’ Injury Risk, Whether They’re Outdoors or Inside
The finding reflects another consequence of climate change, according to new study led by R. Jisung Park of the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation and Luskin Public Policy