As extreme heat becomes California’s deadliest climate threat, UCLA and Los Angeles County are training community health workers to serve as “heat ambassadors,” bringing life-saving information and…

Predicting the adverse effects of light at night is necessary to ensure compliance with laws and regulations that protect species. Using two case stud…

Water costs are confusing — even for the experts. A new study shows huge differences in what cities and farm water districts pay for supplies from rivers and reservoirs in California, Arizona, and Nev...

Decarbonization of our energy systems is key to alleviating environmental injustices and enabling a more sustainable, livable planet for all. Yet, wit…

Hall’s research — from climate modeling to wildfire and water forecasting — is now among the most widely referenced in the world, earning him a place on the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list…

Traditional methods of harvesting Pandora moth caterpillars can reduce the risk of wildfire in pine forests.

Case studies from California offer a look into the pros and cons of public and private utilities.

Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.

Climate change, combined with the Urban Heat Island effect, will generate more frequent, intense extreme heat events. These events can induce heat str…

Extreme heat damages crops and increases the number of strongly undernourished households in terms of calories, iron, and other nutrients. While some households cope by buying food grown elsewhere, th...

Three innovators from Australia, Indonesia and India are redefining how to protect wildlife, restore ecosystems and build equitable futures…

These four nominees are focused on housing, conservation, fashion and public space — tackling environmental issues by redesigning how systems work at the local level…

These four nominees are focused on housing, conservation, fashion and public space — tackling environmental issues by redesigning how systems work at the local level…

These five early-career leaders are creating climate solutions in areas and communities often left out of conventional planning…

Thirteen nominees. Five continents. One common denominator: a new blueprint for environmental leadership.

The locations of humpback whale catches in the early 20th century indicate that most climate models overestimate the historic extent of sea ice in the Southern Ocean.

Featured in this week’s Los Angeles Times Climate and Environment coverage, Edith de Guzman, PhD ‘23, brings climate and heat inequities to the spotlight. This summer at Descano Gardens…

In the wake of last week’s Texas floods that killed more than 100 people, a Post analysis found the number of U.S. freshwater flood fatalities has ticked up in recent years.

UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability (IoES) Magazine has been ranked #2 on Feedspot’s list of the Top 30 California Sustainability Blogs. The list recognizes the most influential…

The robotaxi company has instituted a no-go zone amid of large-scale protests against ICE.

Scientists are figuring out where “downscaled” climate models struggle—and how they can be improved

Watts community leaders highlighted longstanding environmental health concerns during what one activist called a "toxic tour."

Scientists find that most forest carbon credit protocols fall short of ensuring real climate benefits, raising concerns about the reliability of a fast-growing tool in global emissions reduction…

One of the highest honors a scientist can receive, Raphael and three other UCLA faculty join an elite group of Nobel laureates and internationally recognized scholars…

A closer look at the decisions, data and trade-offs behind LA’s plan to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035 — without leaving vulnerable communities behind.