PUBLICATIONS

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Data Tool

New tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360- plus U.S. cities and town

Author(s):

Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, Isaac Buo, Julia Twichell

Jun 2025
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Research Brief

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts provide Hot New Observations about Shade in the U.S.

Author(s):

Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, Isaac Buo, Julia Twichell

Jun 2025
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Report

This report presents an early overview of how the 11 community water systems, two wastewater systems, and thousands of private well and septic systems were affected by the January 2025 LA County wildfires.

Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Will Callan, Leo Blain, Nelson Da Luz, Emily Kumpel, Ariana Hernandez, Jay Taneja, Tori Klug, Grace Harrison, Jennifer Gorman, Edith De Guzman

May 2025
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Report

In this report, the researchers discuss potential water-related pitfalls, challenges, and open questions surrounding green hydrogen in California.

Author(s):

Michael Rincon, Gregory Pierce, and Lauren Dunlap

Apr 2025
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Report

This report identifies inequitable patterns in both EV incentive distribution and registration in LA City and County.

Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Rachel Connolly, Daniel Coffee, and Lauren Dunlap

Mar 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

The January 2025 wildfires devastated LA. This FAQ about wildfires provides clear, accurate answers to the most common questions we heard from the public, media, and policymakers about fire hydrants, firefighting, water infrastructure, and more after the devastating LA wildfires in 2025.

Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Faith Kearns, Silvia R. González, and Lauren Dunlap

Feb 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Faith Kearns, Silvia R. González, and Lauren Dunlap

Feb 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

Los incendios forestales de enero de 2025 devastaron Los Ángeles. Este documento de preguntas frecuentes proporciona respuestas claras y precisas a las preguntas más comunes que escuchamos del público, los medios y los responsables de políticas públicas sobre los hidrantes contra incendios, el abastecimiento de agua para la extinción de incendios, la infraestructura hídrica y más.

Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Faith Kearns, Silvia R. González, and Lauren Dunlap

Feb 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Faith Kearns, Silvia R. González, and Lauren Dunlap

Feb 2025
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Report

Evaluating tree benefits and care in California schoolyards for climate resilience

Author(s):

Melody Ng, Jared Coffelt

Dec 2024
Report

Join us on our journey to inform effective and equitable environmental policy

Dec 2024
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Policy Brief
Author(s):

Veronica Herrera and Daniel Coffee

Dec 2024
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Report

An environmental justice framework for identifying exposure disparities and informing mitigation investment

Author(s):

Veronica Herrera and Daniel Coffee

Dec 2024
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Report

How does pure water LA (Operation Next) prepare the city for an uncertain future?

Author(s):

Nicholas Chow, Gregory Pierce, Benjamin Bass, Naomi Goldenson, Adam Barsch, David Kong, Alex Hall, and J.R. DeShazo

Nov 2024
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Report

2024 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Author(s):

Jason Karpman, Elena Hernández, Samantha Astudillo, and Lauren Dunlap

Jul 2024
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2024 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Author(s):

Jason Karpman, Elena Hernández, Samantha Astudillo, and Lauren Dunlap

Jul 2024
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2024 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Author(s):

Jason Karpman, Elena Hernández, Samantha Astudillo, and Lauren Dunlap

Jul 2024
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2024 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Author(s):

Jason Karpman, Elena Hernández, Samantha Astudillo, and Lauren Dunlap

Jul 2024
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2024 Progress Report on Implementation of the Transformative Climate Communities Program Grant

Author(s):

Jason Karpman, Elena Hernández, Samantha Astudillo, and Lauren Dunlap

Jul 2024
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Report
Author(s):

Jantzen Hale, Isaac Bushnell, Elizabeth Flores, Itzel Vasquez-rodriguez, Makenna Cavanaugh

Jun 2024