Conducting vital research on urban systems that helps policymakers, businesses and residents make better-informed decisions to address environmental problems.
Most California homes can go electric without costly panel upgrades ⚡ New @UCLA study, authored by CCSC's Eric Fournier, shows how strategic load management can make the switch affordable, while promoting equity in disadvantaged communities. #CleanEnergyucla.in/4cpUNdN
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Durable LEDs are made with high-quality materials, so they last up to 6x longer and use about 75% less energy than traditional fluorescent lighting. With less replacements needed, you are saving both the environment and your money! 💡
#sustainucla#tiptuesday
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🌟 TOMORROW at UCLA: Lunch & Learn with the 2024 #PritzkerGenius Award finalists 🌎💡 Hear from environmental leaders on creating lasting solutions for our planet.
📅 Wed. Oct 30, 12-2 PM 📍 UCLA James West Alumni Center 🍽️ Free lunch
RSVP 🔗: ucla.in/4eTOfW9
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Fossil fuels are the largest contributor to climate change - it's time to move to a more resilient, reliable, and affordable future: Clean Energy. Follow us this fall for posts with energy-saving tips and resources!
#CleanPowerLA
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One week from today.
In addition to @edithbdeguzman & I, @LuskinCenter student fellow and @psrla policy director Michael Rincon will be participating in panels.
Join the recycled water conversation convened by @CWH_org on October 15⬇️
@edithbdeguzman & I will be representing @LuskinCenter@UclaWater on the Lessons Learned and Community Considerations panels.
So very excited also to welcome @jkameroncarter to @UCLA next week, Thurs Oct 10th at 6pm, to give a timely public lecture, *AMERICA: A RELIGION.* Hosted by St Alban's Episcopal Church & @CCSCatUCLA@UCLAIoES. Come on, come all! Reception following the lecture.
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So excited & honored to join the brilliant @RomarilynR this next Tuesday night for the inaugural Justice Education Lecture at the Claremont Colleges' Justice Education Center @JusticeEduc w/generous support from @MellonFdn. Would love to see friends out! pitzer.edu/events/dr-jason-s…
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The debates over community solar program design are fascinating sites of struggle over which values should drive decision-making, writes our Ruthie Lazenby in a new Legal Planet post. legal-planet.org/2024/09/09/…
Those of us with disabilities or chronic illnesses are at higher risk during hot days, which can also throw off routines you may rely on. If you need help getting to a cool place, call (213, 310, 323, 818) 808-2273 for a ride. #HeatSafeLA
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Our new @LuskinCenter@RCAPInc article in @AWWA journal is out:
"The Role of Comprehensive Assessment: Closing US Drinking Water Quality Gaps"
We review our 2023 roadmap⬇️ & give a snapshot of our ongoing @EPAwater National Environmental Finance Center
awwa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com…
🌿 Have opinions on Electric Vehicle Charging & Clean Mobility efforts in the Northeast SFV?
🚗 Join our focus group hosted by PB & UCLA researchers on August 22nd from 5:30-8:00 PM to share your thoughts 💡 Register here: pacoimabeautiful.org/registr…
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Want to know where America's clean energy jobs are coming from? A new series, "On the Line: America's clean energy manufacturing boom" starts today. Our first stop: Dalton, Georgia— a community that got in early on cleantech manufacturing thanks to the IRA ow.ly/io2F50SWUqT
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Scary feedback loop stuff in the Arctic...melting permafrost, more coastal erosion, less carbon being absorbed by the ocean. Will likely lead to more heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, study finds -- highlighting the urgency of phasing down fossil fuels: latimes.com/environment/stor…
In yesteday’s @latimes: My story on new research finding that single episodes of television can motivate people can act on climate — from eating less meat to changing the way they vote: latimes.com/environment/news…