PUBLICATIONS

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Report

An Expert Convening on Wildfire and Climate Solutions

Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, Lauren Dunlap, Vicky Espinoza, Sooji Yang, Hannah Myint, Alice Chen, Eric Fournier, Duanne Gilmore, Alex Hall, Ali Mosleh, Tarannom Parhizkar, Stephanie Pincetl, Samantha Smithies, Ertugrul Taciroglu, and Chad Thackeray

Oct 2025
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Data Tool • Report

Informing the Implementation of California’s Human Right to Water

Author(s):

Edith B. de Guzman, Gregory Pierce, Jennifer Gorman, Lauren Dunlap, Michael Rincon, Itzel Vasquez-Rodriguez, and Vivian Cruz

Sep 2025
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Report

Energy Spending and Burden Projections from the L.A. Residential Energy Transition Tool

Author(s):

Lauren Dunlap, Rachel Sheinberg, Will Callan, Samantha Smithies, and Gregory Pierce

Aug 2025
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Report

Barriers, Needs, and Progress Toward an Equitable Energy Transition

Author(s):

Lauren Dunlap, Will Callan, Samantha Smithies, Rachel Sheinberg, and Greg Pierce

Jul 2025
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Journal Article
Author(s):

Yu, et al., including Greg Pierce

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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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.

Author(s):

Michael Rincon, Gregory Pierce, and Lauren Dunlap

Apr 2025
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Journal Article
Researcher(s): C.J. Gabbe, Gregory Pierce, Matthew J. Barnett, and Sara Hughes
Mar 2025
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Journal Article
Author(s):

Gregory Pierce, C.J. Gabbe, Lauren Dunlap, et al.

Mar 2025
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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):

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

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.

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

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
Report

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

Author(s):

Luskin Center for Innovation Team

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

Is California achieving an equitable clean vehicle transition?

Author(s):

Rachel Connolly, Daniel Coffee, and Gregory Pierce

Jun 2024