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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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Our research team is conducting the first-ever, comprehensive assessment of CA’s aging wastewater infrastructure. The Phase 1 report documents our data, methods, and preliminary findings to guide investment strategies.
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/...
#UCLA
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Building Equitable Wastewater Solutions in California | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UCLA’s Phase 1 report developed data-driven methods and investment frameworks to strengthen sanitation systems and advance water equity statewide.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/wastewater-needs-assessment-phase-1-report/
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Greg Pierce
9 days ago
Thanks to
@ianjames.bsky.social
James for the comprehensive coverage of the LA water supply-firefighting debate nearly 1 year later.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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L.A.'s hydrants ran dry during the fires. Residents are still demanding solutions
Nearly a year after the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, residents and experts say the water problems that hindered firefighting leave several lessons.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-12-17/la-fires-water-system
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New state and LAFD reports cite our research on how water systems performed during the 2025 Palisades Fire – and what’s needed to keep pressure stable during future firestorms. Read in
@latimes.com
:
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-21/palisades-fire-hydrants-investigation
9 days ago
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EPIC released the beta National Drinking Water Explorer, a tool that helps assess water access, safety, and affordability.
#UCLA's
Grace Harrison joined the panel to discuss how this resource can inform decision-making and advance water equity. Watch here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylUy...
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Beta Release: National Drinking Water Explorer
YouTube video by EnvironmentalPolicyInnovationCenter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylUyfv-OLfY
15 days ago
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Join Sustainable LA Grand Challenge on Dec 12 for the first webinar in the Living with Future Fire series: Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance. Experts will break down insights about vegetation, the built environment, & fire spread. Register:
ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Policymaking Under Uncertainty: Zone 0 and Vegetation Clearance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Sustainable LA Grand Challenge invites you to join us for Living with Future Fire: Getting to Research-Informed Policymaking for Fire-Resilience, a series of three webinars featuring experts unpac...
https://ucla.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mbiIUCuBSU6i_fl1swqE5A#/registration
15 days ago
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CA schools are facing rising risks from extreme heat, with real impacts on student health and learning. Join us, UndauntedK12, Ten Strands, and UCSB’s 2035 Initiative for a legislative briefing on Dec 11, 10–11am PT: Protecting Children from Extreme Heat at School.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Legislative Briefing: Protecting Children from Extreme Heat at School. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
In this legislative briefing, we will be sharing new research from the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation on what California policymakers can do to protect students from the impacts of extreme heat at ...
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-V1qaJI-TFymPl6A7GRQaw#/registration
17 days ago
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reposted by
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Edith de Guzman
22 days ago
Join us 12/12 @ 12pm! I can't think of a better bunch to be in conversation with on a controversial topic that is impacting all corners of our diverse state.
@ucanr.edu
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
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As LADWP ramps up to invest billions to meet climate goals, electric rates could double by 2030.
@gregspierce.bsky.social
says “the big cost is yet to come,” highlighting the importance of the utility’s efforts toward an equitable transition. Read
@insideclimatenews.org
:
bit.ly/insideclimat...
22 days ago
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#UCLA’s
new “Top 25 Inventions of the 21st century” list highlights our national Shade Map, created by
@vkturner.bsky.social
, Isaac Buo, Lana Zimmerman & Jean Claude Iradukunda with
@americanforests.bsky.social
. A big moment for heat resilience. Read:
newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/top...
#UCLALuskin
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The Top 25 Bruinventions of the 21st Century (So Far)
Bruingenuity is on vivid display in myriad inventions that save and improve lives every day. Bonus: gourmet slime!
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/magazine/top-25-ucla-inventions-21st-century-2025
23 days ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
about 1 month ago
Here's a graphical summary of our Water Systems-Wildfire article in Environmental Research Letters, which is in the Supplementary Material, but gets buried unless you know to look for it. Thanks to
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
for creating! Full article:
iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1...
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Our heat equity experts inform and lead new governance, policy, and program strategies to protect communities and populations vulnerable to heat. Learn more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/heat/
#UCLALuskin
#UCLA
#ResearchPowersProgress
about 1 month ago
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When fires destroy transportation infrastructure, rebuilding often restores old risks instead of creating improved & safer mobility. Our new research explores how agencies can build meaningful partnerships w/ communities to guide resilient rebuilding Read the report here:
bit.ly/47T0n8W
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Collaborative Community Engagement for Post-Disaster Transportation Rebuilding | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Opportunities for Los Angeles After the January 2025 Fires…
https://bit.ly/47T0n8W
about 1 month ago
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Fighting the Palisades Fire stretched Los Angeles’s resources and infrastructure to the limits – and beyond.
#UCLA
brought together 100+ experts to propose solutions, like backup reservoirs and real-time hydrant data, to strengthen L.A.’s fire resilience.
@latimes.com
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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After Palisades fire hydrants went dry, LAFD faced costly delays in getting more water
A report reveals additional ways fire crews were stymied in efforts to get enough water to fight the Palisades fire in January. The call didn't go in for tanker trucks and when these arrived, there wa...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-11/report-reveals-delays-in-water-tenders-to-palisades-fire
about 1 month ago
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#UCLA’s
Grace Harrison will speak tomorrow on the upcoming National Drinking Water Explorer beta launch hosted by EPIC. The tool aims to spotlight where drinking water is safe, affordable, and reliably provided. 🗓️ Nov 18, 3–4:30pm ET Register:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#UCLALuskin
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Beta Release: National Drinking Water Explorer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
EPIC is excited to release the beta version of our National Drinking Water Explorer. In this interactive discussion, we'll: - Hear from leaders across the country about the need and opportunity of the...
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3xTvzMQySAeSDU5bnJA-PQ
about 1 month ago
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During the most significant energy transformation since the Industrial Revolution, our research is shaping policies, programs, and investments that prioritize equity while advancing the transition to 100% renewable energy production. Learn more:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/energy/
#UCLALuskin
#UCLA
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
about 1 month ago
Great to work w/ Ariana Hernandez
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
& Silvia Gonzalez
@uclalppi.bsky.social
, now out in Environmental Justice. We studied caregivers' role in tap trust and trade-offs decision making around household water & SSB use & spending.
www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Trust and Trade-Offs: Gendered Responses to Tap Water Insecurity and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Policies | Environmental Justice
Gendered decision making around household water use and spending is well-documented in the Global South but remains under-explored in the United States. This study examines how gender and trust in tap water influence caregivers’ use of bottled or filtered water, sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption, and attitudes toward SSB taxation in California’s San Joaquin Valley, one of the state’s most environmentally burdened regions. We analyze survey responses from 155 caregivers in Kern County, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley. We use descriptive analysis and binary logistic regression models to assess associations between gender, tap water trust, SSB consumption, and attitudes toward SSB taxation. Female caregivers are significantly more likely than male caregivers to rely on alternative water sources, despite being less likely to express concern about tap water safety, suggesting a disconnect between perception and behavior. Although male and female respondents report similar SSB consumption, females are also more likely to oppose an SSB tax, report greater price sensitivity, and are less responsive to participatory budgeting approaches. Renters are more supportive of taxation when given input on spending, while Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -eligible households remain skeptical. Findings suggest a disconnection between perceived water safety and actual water use and spending decisions among women, likely reflecting broader caregiving burdens and resource constraints, and point toward gendered responses to health policy interventions. Integrating gender and care work into analyses of environmental health disparities and policy design is essential for addressing water insecurity and promoting equitable health outcomes in under-resourced communities.
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1177/19394071251388786
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What if art could bring water equity to life? What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story… Source to Spigot, co-curated by
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
, transformed water issues into immersive public experiences. Read the report:
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/u...
#UCLA
#UCLALuskin
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https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Engaging-the-Public-on-Water-Issues-Through-Art-report-final.pdf
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Edith de Guzman
about 2 months ago
Big news: LA City Council has formally endorsed
#ShadeLA
, building on the Mayor's commitment & authorizing the City to expand, maintain, and fast-track both natural and built shade. Thanks to the leadership of
@dornsife.usc.edu
Public Exchange, in partnership with
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
about 2 months ago
Great work by
@luskininnovation.bsky.social
@uclaurbanplanning.bsky.social
colleagues Veronica Herrera & Dan Coffee to identify a clear connection between fossil fuel infrastructure, plastic production and community impacts in California.
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/11/06/c...
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Equitable Policy to Mitigate Plastic’s Health Risks | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UCLA research links plastic, oil, and gas pollution to health inequities in California and guides equitable policy for effective mitigation.
https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/11/06/california-communities-are-impacted-by-thousands-of-oil-and-gas-wells-that-feed-the-plastic-industry/
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#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
about 2 months ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
about 2 months 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. 🌇 Thanks to everyone who joined us to build community and kick off the year together!
about 2 months 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
about 2 months ago
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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
about 2 months ago
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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
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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/
about 2 months 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
2 months ago
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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
2 months ago
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
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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 region’s growing threats — 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/
2 months ago
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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
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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/
3 months ago
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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
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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
3 months ago
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reposted by
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Greg Pierce
3 months 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
#UCLA’s
new Water Atlas. Register:
ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#UCLALuskin
@gregspierce.bsky.social
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social
@laurendunlap.bsky.social
@ucanr.edu
3 months 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 master’s 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/
3 months ago
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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
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Does Your Drinking Water System Compare? A Webinar and Demo on UCLA’s New Water Atlas. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about jo...
Discover how 663 Southern California’s 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
3 months ago
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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
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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/
3 months ago
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@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
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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
3 months 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
3 months ago
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#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
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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
3 months ago
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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
3 months ago
Who manages your water in SoCal — 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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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Ian James
3 months ago
@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
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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
3 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 ⬇️
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/how-do...
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How do SoCal’s Water Systems Compare? A Webinar and Demo on UCLA’s New Community Water Atlas for Six SoCal Counties | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Join us for a webinar and live demonstration introducing UCLA’s 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 LA’s 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
3 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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It’s a Natural Resource We Don’t 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
3 months ago
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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Edith de Guzman
3 months ago
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.
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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
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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:
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The first ½ of the run of the exhibit I co-curated combining science-inspired art with civic participation at beautiful
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2025 Exhibitions
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Maven's Notebook
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UCLA student research drives water resilience and equitable solutions in post-fire Los Angeles
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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 master’s students in urban and regional planning (MURP) has produced an extensive report, “Drought 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 – a vital tool to cool neighborhoods and protect residents.
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highlights how targeted shade and cooling strategies can improve health and equity on
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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
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Our research supports
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Stand Up for UC
The federal government’s demand of $1 billion from UCLA puts the entire University of California system at risk. Stand with us to protect UC.
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