PUBLICATIONS

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Author(s): Claire Bekker, Martha Salazar, Jason Su, Diane Garcia-Gonzales, Michael Jerrett, Rachel Connolly, Daniel Cusworth, Qingqing Xu, Miriam E Marlier
Jun 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Yu, et al., including Greg Pierce
Jun 2025
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Data Tool

This new tool pinpoints where shade is lacking across 360-plus U.S. cities and towns.

Researcher(s): Lana Zimmerman, Kelly Turner,  Isaac Buo, and Julia Twichell (American Forests)
Jun 2025
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Research Brief

UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts use their national Shade Map to analyze U.S. shade disparities.

Researcher(s): Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, and Isaac Buo
Jun 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Author(s): Kristin Babson Dobbin, Gregory Pierce, & Justin McBride
Jun 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Rachel Connolly, Daniel Coffee, Gregory Pierce
May 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Author(s): Kristin Babson Dobbin, Aaryaman Singhal, Gregory Pierce, & Khalid Osman
May 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.

Luskin Center for Innovation Researcher(s): Gregory Pierce, Ariana Hernandez, Grace Harrison, and Edith de Guzman
May 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Aaswath Raman, et al., including V. Kelly Turner
May 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Author(s): Aron Walker, Rachel Connolly, Jenny T Nguyen, Miriam E Marlier
May 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Rachel Sheinberg, Gregory Pierce, Stephanie Pincetl, Gregory Reed
Apr 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.

Researcher(s): Michael Rincon, Gregory Pierce, and Lauren Dunlap
Apr 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): C.J. Gabbe, Gregory Pierce, Matthew J. Barnett, and Sara Hughes
Mar 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Gregory Pierc, C.J. Gabbe, Lauren Dunlap, et al.
Mar 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Gregory Pierce, co-executive director; Edith de Guzman, water equity and adaptation policy specialist; and Megan Mullin, faculty director
Mar 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): Rachel Connolly, Daniel Coffee, Lauren Dunlap, and Gregory Pierce
Mar 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Researcher(s): Gregory Pierce, Faith Kearns, Silvia González, 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