#UCLA’s @vkturner.bsky.social tells @time.com that many US schools weren’t 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

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.

We had a great time at the Luskin Grill & Chill, connecting with students, faculty, and staff over good food and conversation. 🌇 Thanks to everyone who joined us to build community and kick off the year together!

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 #UCLALuskin

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

Every year, we empower around 50 students through mentorship, research opportunities, and fellowships – helping to strengthen environmental justice and sustainability across communities. Meet the 2025 cohort: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress

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

Who manages your water in SoCal — 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

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

On Oct 14, 5–7 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

LA's scaling up shade ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and our Shade Map is helping guide where it’s needed most. Partnering w/ @dornsife.usc.edu, we’re working to turn shade deserts into cooler, healthier spaces. @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social

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...

Tomorrow (10/7)! Discover how 600+ SoCal drinking water systems stack up on safety, cost & access at our webinar and demo on #UCLA’s new Water Atlas. Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @gregspierce.bsky.social @edithdeguzman.bsky.social @laurendunlap.bsky.social @ucanr.edu

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... #UCLALuskin

On Oct 7, from 12-1 PM PT, join us for a webinar about #UCLA’s 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

Cool pavements can help fight urban heat, but they’re 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

@edithdeguzman.bsky.social’s 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 doesn’t. apnews.com/article/heat... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu

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

#UCLA’s 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

Who manages your water in SoCal — and why it matters. A new Atlas from #UCANR & @luskininnovation.bsky.social#UCANRreveals how fragmented water governance creates major gaps in quality, affordability & resilience. https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/uclaatlas

@gregspierce.bsky.social: "We have to invest more. But the money has to come from somewhere. And I guess right now we’re just saying, ‘It comes from you, local ratepayer, so you’re on your own.'" www.latimes.com/environment/... #CAwater @luskininnovation.bsky.social

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 ⬇️ innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/how-do...

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 LA’s shade deserts to help make public spaces safer. www.timeout.com/los-angeles/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social

#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

Proud to join @gregspierce.bsky.social & our research team in unleashing this new resource for SoCal communities after 1 ½ years of work! Water equity begins with knowing where your community is starting from and where it’s going. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.

#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

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

The first ½ 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 5️⃣ weeks remain. See it before it's gone! @luskininnovation.bsky.social @ucanr.edu www.descansogardens.org/visit/sturt-...

UCLA student research drives water resilience and equitable solutions in post-fire Los Angeles #cawater @luskininnovation.bsky.social mavensnotebook.com/2025/08/28/u...

LA is fighting rising heat with shade – 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

Our research supports #UCLA's critical mission to create, disseminate, preserve and apply knowledge for the betterment of our global society. The federal government’s $1B demand threatens that. #StandUpForUC to defend @uofcalifornia.bsky.social. www.universityofcalifornia.edu/get-involved...

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

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...

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...

Green hydrogen may shape CA’s energy future, with important ramifications for the state’s 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

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

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

As LA heat rises, calls for cooling protections are growing. “Extreme indoor heat isn’t just a climate issue  – it’s a public health issue,” @edithdeguzman.bsky.social warns, helping SAJE spotlight the risks faced by tenants. Read: www.newsbreak.com/knx-1070-new... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu

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

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

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...

Open at @descansogardens.bsky.social: “Roots of Cool,” 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

In his @nytopinion.nytimes.com op-ed, ‪@samkbloch.bsky.social‬ argues that shade is vital infrastructure. Our national Shade Map backs this up – 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

Join us tomorrow, August 2, from 10 AM–4 PM for “A Celebration of Cool” at @descansogardens.bsky.social. Explore the “Roots of Cool” exhibition, a giant puppet parade, a heat scavenger hunt, and more. 🌳💚 Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/a-cele... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu

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

As flood costs in the U.S. top $200 billion, the recent Texas disaster is a stark reminder of escalating risks. “Our infrastructure isn’t set up to protect people from those kinds of storms," @mullinmeg.bsky.social warns. Read @bloomberg.com: www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #UCLA #UCLALuskin

This is coming up Saturday...join us! 🌳☂️🍦😎 Details at www.descansogardens.org/event/a-cele... @luskininnovation.bsky.social @ucanr.edu

“Roots of Cool” 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

As the Trump Administration slashes climate programs, heat is forecast to be above average nationwide. “What was lost there is just a giant value to communities,” says Kelly Turner of the Center for Heat Resilient Communities, previously funded by @noaa.gov. @time.com time.com/7294598/what...

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...