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Informing Effective and Equitable Environmental Policy:
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/
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Big release! UCLA Research Informing Resilient Rebuilding & the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action & Fire-Safe Recovery Policy Recommendations. Civic leaders, fire survivors & 40+ scholars led by
@mullinmeg.bsky.social
@uclasustainablela.bsky.social
@uclalawemmett.bsky.social
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#UCLAâs
@vkturner.bsky.social
tells
@time.com
that many US schools werenât built for our warming climate. Heat hurts learning, and classrooms without proper cooling leave kids and teachers exposed. Read more:
time.com/7322746/us-s...
#UCLALuskin
about 11 hours ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
2 days ago
Our @luskininnovation.bsky.social-led, 4-university team report w the State Water Board on Phase 1 of the CA Wastewater Needs Assessment is out. It runs a brisk 187 pages and lays out the methodologies for implementation in Phase 2, to be completed by July 1, 2027. You're welcome.
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We had a great time at the Luskin Grill & Chill, connecting with students, faculty, and staff over good food and conversation. đ Thanks to everyone who joined us to build community and kick off the year together!
7 days ago
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Led by
@gregspierce.bsky.social
and
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
, our team joined
@ucanr.edu
and ASU for a workshop exploring how urban water systems can prepare for and respond to wildfire risks. Learn more:
ucanr.edu/blog/conflue...
#UCLA
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Water Systems and Wildfire: Understanding Capacities and Limitations | The Confluence
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https://ucanr.edu/blog/confluence/article/gregory-pierce-erik-porse-faith-kearns-edith-de-guzman-camilo-salcedo-jason
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Transportation is a leading source of local and climate pollution. Our research helps shape policies, programs, and investments to advance an equitable transition to zero-emissions mobility. Learn more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/transportati...
#UCLALuskin
#UCLA
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Every year, we empower around 50 students through mentorship, research opportunities, and fellowships â helping to strengthen environmental justice and sustainability across communities. Meet the 2025 cohort:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l...
#UCLALuskin
#UCLA
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Luskin Center for Innovation experts uplift the work of about 50 students a year | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation supports 50 students each year with research, mentorship, and fellowships advancing equity and sustainability.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/luskin-center-for-innovation-experts-uplift-the-work-of-about-50-students-a-year/
11 days ago
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Clean water is essential, yet many communities struggle to access it. Our research helps government agencies advance access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water, especially in underserved communities. Learn more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/water/
#UCLALuskin
#UCLA
19 days ago
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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
22 days ago
Who manages your water in SoCal â and why it matters. A new
#UCANR
&
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
Atlas shows fragmented water governance leads to big disparities in quality, cost & climate resilience. Kern Co: 1,500+ violations in 10 yrs OC: Just 5.
ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/uclaatlas
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Who manages your water in Southern California, and why it matters | Green Blog
A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality, and resilience
https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/uclaatlas
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We and
@dornsife.usc.edu
have launched a
#ShadeLA
design competition to create cooling shade zones across public places in LA.
@weareshadela.bsky.social
uses our national Shade Map to identify areas that need it the most. Read in
@nbcla.com
:
www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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Cool ideas wanted. USC launches Shade Zones Design Competition
USC is launching a first-of-its-kind student design competition to tackle one of the regionâs growing threats â extreme heat. The Shade Zones Design Competition kicks off in the fall and will run annu...
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news/usc-shade-zones-design-competition/3763851/
23 days ago
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On Oct 14, 5â7 PM, join us for the Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception. Connect with peers and discover campus opportunities in sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice. RSVP:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/enviro...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception 2025 | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Calling all UCLA graduate students interested in environmental justice, sustainability, and climate resilience! Join us for a free cross-campus mixer hosted by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/environmental-grad-student-networking-reception/
about 1 month ago
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LA's scaling up shade ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and our Shade Map is helping guide where itâs needed most. Partnering w/
@dornsife.usc.edu
, weâre working to turn shade deserts into cooler, healthier spaces.
@latimes.com
:
www.latimes.com/environment/...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@weareshadela.bsky.social
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Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles launches a program to expand shade across the city
L.A. is partnering with colleges and nonprofits to launch ShadeLA, an initiative focused on tree planting, canopy design and urban heat resilience before the 2028 Games.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-08-01/2028-olympics-los-angeles-launches-shadela-to-expand-shade
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
about 1 month ago
Our big fire innovation report with LADWP and ~100 external experts, convened and synthesized by
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
,
@uclasustainablela.bsky.social
,
@uclaioes.bsky.social
and a much broader UCLA team of experts is out.
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/10/07/b...
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Building resilient utilities: UCLA issues report on key water and power infrastructure needs | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Smart meters and undergrounding power lines are among promising innovations in addressing climate and fire risks.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/10/07/building-resilient-utilities-ucla-issues-report-on-key-water-and-power-infrastructure-needs/
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Tomorrow (10/7)! Discover how 600+ SoCal drinking water systems stack up on safety, cost & access at our webinar and demo on
#UCLAâs
new Water Atlas. Register:
ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#UCLALuskin
@gregspierce.bsky.social
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
@laurendunlap.bsky.social
@ucanr.edu
about 1 month ago
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Our
#UCLA
grad students identified water system vulnerabilities after the Jan 2025 wildfires. Advised by
@gregspierce.bsky.social
&
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
, they provided solutions in their capstone report, advancing water security as a human right.
luskin.ucla.edu/ucla-student...
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UCLA Student Research Drives Water Resilience and Equitable Solutions in Post-Fire Los Angeles
A team of UCLA masterâs students in urban and regional planning (MURP) has produced an extensive report offering real-world strategies to strengthen water security.
https://luskin.ucla.edu/ucla-student-research-drives-water-resilience-and-equitable-solutions-in-post-fire-los-angeles/
about 1 month ago
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On Oct 7, from 12-1 PM PT, join us for a webinar about
#UCLAâs
Southern California Water Systems Atlas, a new tool analyzing over 600 drinking water systems. Learn how these systems perform on water quality, affordability, and more. Register:
ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Does Your Drinking Water System Compare? A Webinar and Demo on UCLAâs New Water Atlas. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about jo...
Discover how 663 Southern Californiaâs water systems perform on water quality, affordability, and other important factors. Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 PM PT, i...
https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6dPsqR0DSsaSwFwjPtXLQA#/registration
about 1 month ago
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Cool pavements can help fight urban heat, but theyâre not perfect.
@vkturner.bsky.social
tells
@grist.org
that while these materials reflect heat, they also increase radiant heat midday, calling for smart placement in areas busiest during cooler hours.
grist.org/project/citi...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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How to build a heat-resilient city
Grist designed a model metropolis for an era of high temperatures, using the coolest technology available.
https://grist.org/project/cities/extreme-heat-resilient-city-design-urban-planning-climate/
about 1 month ago
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@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
âs research shows that shade can reduce up to 25% of heat-related deaths and reduce ER visits by up to 66% in LA. Her Roots of Cool art exhibit makes this data visible, highlighting who has shade and who doesnât.
apnews.com/article/heat...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
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Across the US, cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat
Cities across the U.S. are combining art with shade to shield people from rising temperatures and educate them about our warming world.
https://apnews.com/article/heat-shade-trees-climate-change-art-designers-5523764d28a8c10e5f6b34aae8381045
about 1 month ago
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We engage policymakers, communities, and nonprofit organizations to inform programs that advance urban greening equitably and sustainably, identifying and implementing viable solutions. Learn more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/urban-greeni...
#UCLALuskin
#UCLA
#ResearchPowersProgress
about 1 month ago
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#UCLAâs
new Southern California Community Water Systems Atlas shows water bills in LA rose nearly 60% from 2015-2025. The report & interactive map analyze over 600 systems providing an unmatched tool to track performance and target solutions.
@latimes.com
:
www.latimes.com/environment/...
@ucanr.edu
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Water bills in L.A. County are rising faster than inflation, UCLA research shows
UCLA researchers found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills climbed 60% from 2015 to 2025, rising faster than inflation.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-09-15/ucla-southern-california-drinking-water-study
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
about 2 months ago
Who manages your water in SoCal â and why it matters. A new Atlas from #UCANR &
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
#UCANR
reveals how fragmented water governance creates major gaps in quality, affordability & resilience.
https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/uclaatlas
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Who manages your water in Southern California, and why it matters | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
A new UCLA Atlas reveals fragmented water governance has unequal impacts on affordability, quality, and resilience
https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/uclaatlas
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Ian James
about 2 months ago
@gregspierce.bsky.social
: "We have to invest more. But the money has to come from somewhere. And I guess right now weâre just saying, âIt comes from you, local ratepayer, so youâre on your own.'"
www.latimes.com/environment/...
#CAwater
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
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Water bills in L.A. County are rising faster than inflation, UCLA research shows
UCLA researchers found that in Los Angeles County, average household water bills climbed 60% from 2015 to 2025, rising faster than inflation.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-09-15/ucla-southern-california-drinking-water-study
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
about 2 months ago
If you want to talk about
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
's new Water Atlas, join our webinar on October 7, from 12-1 PM. You'll hear from me &
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
, but also from Itzel Vasquez-Rodriguez, Michael Rincon & Max Gomberg. Register âŹïž
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/how-do...
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How do SoCalâs Water Systems Compare? A Webinar and Demo on UCLAâs New Community Water Atlas for Six SoCal Counties | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Join us for a webinar and live demonstration introducing UCLAâs newly launched 2025 Southern California Community Water Systems Atlas.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/how-do-socals-water-systems-compare-a-webinar-and-demo-on-uclas-new-community-water-atlas-for-six-socal-counties/
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Shade is getting its moment in the sun. Our research is helping drive ShadeLA, a push to cool the city ahead of 2028. With our national Shade Map, the team is pointing out LAâs shade deserts to help make public spaces safer.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@weareshadela.bsky.social
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USC wants to make an increasingly hot L.A. a little shadier by the 2028 Olympics
It could prompt a huge quality of life improvement that lasts beyond the Olympics.
https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/usc-wants-to-make-an-increasingly-hot-l-a-a-little-shadier-by-the-2028-olympics-072425
about 2 months ago
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#UCLA
,
@dornsife.usc.edu
, and civic partners are helping power ShadeLA, a city-wide campaign to maintain and expand shade across LA ahead of 2028, using our national Shade Map. Read about the effort in
@slate.com
:
slate.com/business/202...
#UCLALuskin
@weareshadela.bsky.social
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Itâs a Natural Resource We Donât Think About Often. Public Health Depends On It More Than Ever.
As extreme heat becomes deadlier, cities are rethinking trees, awnings, and shaded spaces as essential infrastructure.
https://slate.com/business/2025/07/shade-sam-bloch-climate-change-urban-planning.html
about 2 months ago
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Edith de Guzman
about 2 months ago
Proud to join
@gregspierce.bsky.social
& our research team in unleashing this new resource for SoCal communities after 1 œ years of work! Water equity begins with knowing where your community is starting from and where itâs going. If you donât know where youâre going, any road will take you there.
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#UCLA
engineers &
@vkturner.bsky.social
have pioneered an approach to make outdoor temperatures feel 10°F cooler by using transparent and infrared-reflective surfaces and hydronic panels, providing public shade and preserving safe and open spaces. Read in MSN:
bit.ly/3JY9LhW
#UCLALuskin
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MSN
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/beyond-shade-researchers-improve-radiant-cooling-to-make-outdoor-temperatures-feel-cooler/ar-AA1IDt8w
about 2 months ago
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Our 2025 SoCal Community Water Systems Atlas sheds light on disparities in drinking water quality, affordability, governance & climate resilience. See the report, map & dataset:
bit.ly/3HU5Jqi
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
@gregspierce.bsky.social
@laurendunlap.bsky.social
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Edith de Guzman
2 months ago
The first œ of the run of the exhibit I co-curated combining science-inspired art with civic participation at beautiful
@descansogardens.bsky.social
has been off the charts. Only 5ïžâŁ weeks remain. See it before it's gone!
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
@ucanr.edu
www.descansogardens.org/visit/sturt-...
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2025 Exhibitions
https://www.descansogardens.org/visit/sturt-haaga-gallery/2025-exhibitions/#roots
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Maven's Notebook
2 months ago
UCLA student research drives water resilience and equitable solutions in post-fire Los Angeles
#cawater
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
mavensnotebook.com/2025/08/28/u...
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UCLA: Student research drives water resilience and equitable solutions in post-fire Los Angeles
From the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs: A team of UCLA masterâs students in urban and regional planning (MURP) has produced an extensive report, âDrought and Climate Resiliency Solutions for Sm...
https://mavensnotebook.com/2025/08/28/ucla-student-research-drives-water-resilience-and-equitable-solutions-in-post-fire-los-angeles/
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LA is fighting rising heat with shade â a vital tool to cool neighborhoods and protect residents.
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
highlights how targeted shade and cooling strategies can improve health and equity on
@laist.com
's AirTalk. Listen:
laist.com/shows/airtal...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
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LAHSA appoints temporary head of agency
Today on AirTalk, a new appointee for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is under scrutiny; CECOT is a maximum security prison that is being used as a place to hold deportees by the Trump adm...
https://laist.com/shows/airtalk/lahsa-appoints-temporary-head-of-agency#a-new-effort-aims-to-cool-down-los-angeles-with-the-power-of-shade
2 months ago
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Our research supports
#UCLA's
critical mission to create, disseminate, preserve and apply knowledge for the betterment of our global society. The federal governmentâs $1B demand threatens that.
#StandUpForUC
to defend
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social
.
www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved...
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Stand Up for UC
The federal governmentâs demand of $1 billion from UCLA puts the entire University of California system at risk. Stand with us to protect UC.
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved/stand-up-for-uc
2 months ago
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Our research is informing effective and equitable clean transportation.
@gregspierce.bsky.social
and
#UCLA
colleagues found that there are fewer EV chargers in disadvantaged communities, and they are more likely to break. Read in
@politico.com
:
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
#UCLALuskin
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How â$300 million just went poofâ
Rhetoric and reality are almost entirely divorced in Californiaâs interminable gas-price wars.
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/california-climate/2025/07/17/how-300-million-just-went-poof-00461760
2 months ago
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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
3 months ago
Grace Harrison & I
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
are happy to be working with Khalid Osman of
@stanforddoerr.bsky.social
and team on an extension of our work under Rural Community Assistance Partnership's Environmental Finance Center.
sustainability-accelerator.stanford.edu/transforming...
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Transforming access to safe drinking water across the United States: Innovative data and scalable solutions
https://sustainability-accelerator.stanford.edu/transforming-access-safe-drinking-water-across-united-states-innovative-data-and-scalable-solutions
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Our original research advances environmental solutions to improve lives. Check out our current projects on the human right to water, community-driven climate action, heat equity, clean energy, & clean transportation.
#ResearchPowersProgress
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/current-proj...
3 months ago
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Green hydrogen may shape CAâs energy future, with important ramifications for the stateâs water footprint. A report by
@gregspierce.bsky.social
&
@laurendunlap.bsky.social
calls for transparency about how much water hydrogen production requires and where it'll come from.
@latimes.com
:
bit.ly/47au5WR
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The energy source that could survive Trump's attack on California's green ambitions
The Avina project in Vernon will be one of the largest hydrogen production and dispensing facilities in the country when it opens this fall.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-08-01/avina-hydrogen-project-trump-attack-on-california-green-energy
3 months ago
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LADWP is transitioning to clean energy. Our report shares insights & bold recommendations for an equitable implementation, including defining equity goals and establishing a new community advisory board. Read more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
#ResearchPowersProgress
3 months ago
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Rising heat is impacting student health and learning in LA.
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
sheds light on how indoor heat affects vulnerable students, and urges stronger cooling protections to ensure safe learning environments.
@latimes.com
:
www.latimes.com/environment/...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
3 months ago
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As LA heat rises, calls for cooling protections are growing. âExtreme indoor heat isnât just a climate issue⯠â itâs a public health issue,â
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
warns, helping SAJE spotlight the risks faced by tenants. Read:
www.newsbreak.com/knx-1070-new...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
3 months ago
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LADWP is planning for an equitable transition to renewable energy. Our new report shares on-the-ground insights and bold recommendations, including defining equity goals and establishing a new community advisory board. Read more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/u...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Implementing-LA100-Equity-Strategies.pdf
3 months ago
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Join
@gregspierce.bsky.social
as he presents on utility-led innovations addressing water affordability challenges in an upcoming webcast on August 21, hosted by The Water Research Foundation, alongside leading experts in the field. More info:
event.webcasts.com/starthere.js...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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Feasibility and Applicability of Leading and Innovative Utility-Led Water Affordability Efforts - 1729471
https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1729471&tp_key=2d61e7ae74
3 months ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
3 months ago
We
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
don't get much, if anything, done without the support and partnership of our students. Check this out to see a bit about their recent work, and ways to support in the future.
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l...
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Luskin Center for Innovation experts uplift the work of about 50 students a year | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation supports 50 students each year with research, mentorship, and fellowships advancing equity and sustainability.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/luskin-center-for-innovation-experts-uplift-the-work-of-about-50-students-a-year/
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Open at
@descansogardens.bsky.social
: âRoots of Cool,â a new climate art exhibit co-curated by
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
, spotlights trees, shade equity & community resilience through powerful installations. Read more in
@latimes.com
:
www.latimes.com/environment/...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
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A new art show brings L.A. climate inequities to life at Descanso Gardens
"Roots of Cool" is an all-women art show focused on the role trees (and the shade they provide) play in making urban life healthier.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-07-12/art-show-climate-solutions-descanso-gardens
3 months ago
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In his
@nytopinion.nytimes.com
op-ed, âȘ@samkbloch.bsky.social⏠argues that shade is vital infrastructure. Our national Shade Map backs this up â Kelly Turner finds shade cuts heat burden by 30%, protecting public health. Read his piece here:
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/o...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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Opinion | In a Hotter World, We Need to Get Over Our Fear of Shadows
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/opinion/shade-buildings-cities.html
3 months ago
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Join us tomorrow, August 2, from 10 AMâ4 PM for âA Celebration of Coolâ at
@descansogardens.bsky.social
. Explore the âRoots of Coolâ exhibition, a giant puppet parade, a heat scavenger hunt, and more. đłđ Learn more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/a-cele...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
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A Celebration of Cool, part of the Roots of Cool Art Exhibition | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
A Celebration of Cool is a day-long event at Descanso Gardens featuring panels on shade equity, a thermal imaging booth, scavenger hunt, puppet parade, tree giveaways, art workshops, and moreâheld in ...
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/a-celebration-of-cool-part-of-the-roots-of-cool-art-exhibition/
3 months ago
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Freshwater flood deaths are rising with climate-driven extreme rainfall.
@gregspierce.bsky.social
stresses the urgent need to invest in public warning systems to prevent future tragedies. Read more in
@washingtonpost.com
:
www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
3 months ago
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As flood costs in the U.S. top $200 billion, the recent Texas disaster is a stark reminder of escalating risks. âOur infrastructure isnât set up to protect people from those kinds of storms,"
@mullinmeg.bsky.social
warns. Read
@bloomberg.com
:
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
3 months ago
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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
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3 months ago
This is coming up Saturday...join us! đłâïžđŠđ Details at
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âRoots of Coolâ at
@descansogardens.bsky.social
highlights shade equity and climate resilience, using art to explore how shade affects communities. Visit the Cultivate: Made in the Shade event tomorrow, July 25. Read at
@nbcla.com
:
www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/ro...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
@ucanr.edu
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âRoots of Cool,' a new Descanso Gardens exhibit, honors climate resilience
Engaging and thought-provoking artworks will consider âTrees and Shade in a Warming World.â
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/roots-cool-new-descanso-gardens-exhibit-honors-climate-resilience/3719045/
4 months ago
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As the Trump Administration slashes climate programs, heat is forecast to be above average nationwide. âWhat was lost there is just a giant value to communities,â says Kelly Turner of the Center for Heat Resilient Communities, previously funded by
@noaa.gov
.
@time.com
time.com/7294598/what...
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Whatâs At Stake This Summer As Trump Targets Heat Experts
Experts predict this summer might be hotter than averageâand the U.S. is not prepared to meet the challenge.
https://time.com/7294598/whats-at-stake-this-summer-trump-cuts-heat-climate-experts/
4 months ago
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Amid rising heat, Detroit residents are left exposed to the sun at 90% of bus stops.
#UCLA
Luskin Center for Innovation and
@americanforests.bsky.social
identified this gap in our national Shade Map, calling for heat-resilient, equitable infrastructure.
@wdet.bsky.social
:
wdet.org/2025/07/02/g...
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Nearly 90% of Detroit bus stops lack adequate sun protection - WDET 101.9 FM
A new data map from American Forests and the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation is highlighting "shade deserts" across the U.S., including Detroit.
https://wdet.org/2025/07/02/give-em-shade-nearly-90-of-detroit-bus-stops-lack-adequate-sun-protection/
4 months ago
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