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We’re hiring a manager of strategic communications and events

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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

2022 Impact Report

Actionable Research for a Sustainable Future

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Urban Heat and Cool Design Facts

Authors: Morgan Rogers and V. Kelly Turner
Collaborators celebrate the unveiling of a new bus shelter in Oasis, California

New shade shelter prototype aims to keep transit riders cool

Community-driven research strives to prevent heat-related illnesses
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Lithium Extraction Policy in the Salton Sea and Thacker Pass

A Critical Analysis of Emerging Regulatory and Multi-Sectoral Complexities

Author: Andrew Williams
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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
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Protecting Californians With Heat-Resilient Homes

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Authors: Michelle Gallarza, Rae Spriggs, Colleen Callahan and V. Kelly Turner
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Protecting Californians from Deadly Heat

Guidance for an Equitable and Effective State Strategy

Authors: Colleen Callahan, Lauren Dunlap, Rae Spriggs and V. Kelly Turner
A map from the HPI: Extreme Heat Edition, showing where in Southern California will experience comparatively more extreme heat days in mid-century.

Who will be most impacted by rising temperatures in California?

New online mapping tool helps the state prepare for extreme heat