PUBLICATIONS

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Research Brief

Based on data from our national Shade Map

Researcher(s): Jean Claude Iradukunda and V. Kelly Turner
Aug 2026
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Report

Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World

Researcher(s): Edith B. De Guzman, Scarlett Blythe, Stella Faulkner, Cate Gregory, and Leonard Holler
Aug 2026
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Research Brief

Based on data from our national Shade Map

Researcher(s): Jean Claude Iradukunda and V. Kelly Turner
Jun 2026
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Toolkit

A Toolkit for Local Planning, Decision-Making, & Action

Partner(s): UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Arizona State University, and the University of Arizona
May 2026
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Policy Brief

Why Regulatory Reform Is Needed to Reduce Outdoor Vulnerability to Extreme Heat in Los Angeles

Editor(s): Mia Yancich, Edith B. de Guzman, and Marianna Babboni
May 2026
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Research Brief

Based on data from our national Shade Map

Researcher(s): Jean Claude Iradukunda and V. Kelly Turner
May 2026
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Policy Brief

Why Urgent Action Is Needed to Advance Shade Goals

Researcher(s): Mia Yancich, Edith de Guzman, Marianna Babboni, and David McQuillen Young
Apr 2026
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Author(s): Olga V. Wilhelmi, Mary H Hayden, Peter D Howe, Jennifer Vanos, Sara Meerow, Dana Habeeb, V. Kelly Turner, Cenlin He, Ulrike Passe, Tian Yao, Jose Rodrigo Leal, Rajesh Kumar, Ben Crawford, Kevin Lanza, Alamin Molla, Andrew J Newman, Amanda L Laverty, Jean Claude Iradukunda, Carly Frank and Tammie Visintainer
Apr 2026
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Website

Informing effective and equitable environmental policy solutions

Researcher(s): Luskin Center for Innovation Team
Jan 2026
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Research Brief

A Menu of Options for the California State Legislature

Author(s): Lana Zimmerman and V. Kelly Turner
Nov 2025
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Report

A Menu of Options for the California State Legislature

Author(s): Lana Zimmerman and V. Kelly Turner
Nov 2025
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Research Brief

Based on data from our national Shade Map

Author(s): Jean Claude Iradukunda and V. Kelly Turner
Sep 2025
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Student Report

Addressing Extreme Heat in Rental Housing

Author(s): Chelsea Kirk
Jul 2025
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Student Report

Best practices for measuring impacts of the community resilience centers grant program

Author(s): Katie Freiberg
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): Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, Isaac Buo, Julia Twichell
Jun 2025
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Research Brief

Based on data from our national Shade Map

Researcher(s): Dr. V. Kelly Turner, Lana Zimmerman, and Isaac Buo
Jun 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): C.J. Gabbe, Gregory Pierce, Matthew J. Barnett, and Sara Hughes
Mar 2025
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Peer-Reviewed Journal Article
Researcher(s): Gregory Pierce, C.J. Gabbe, Lauren Dunlap, et al.
Mar 2025