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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
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Informing Effective and Equitable Environmental Policy: https://innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/
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
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
#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
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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!
October 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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
October 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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
October 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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
September 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
September 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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...
August 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
August 22, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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
August 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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
August 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
July 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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
July 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Led by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social & @dornsife.usc.edu, we ask you to join us in expanding LA’s amount of shade to protect Angelenos from the heat.
Learn more about #ShadeLA: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/07/16/l... @weareshadela.bsky.social #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
July 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Led by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social & @dornsife.usc.edu is teaming up to expand LA’s urban tree canopy & shade infrastructure to address the dangerous impacts of heat.
Learn more about #ShadeLA: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/07/16/l... @weareshadela.bsky.social #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
July 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
With @edithdeguzman.bsky.social & @dornsife.usc.edu’s leadership, we’re proud to be a part of #ShadeLA. Providing more shade is the most effective way to keep Angelenos cool.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/07/16/l... @weareshadela.bsky.social #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
July 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Heat doesn’t just strain people; it also strains systems on which we rely. @edithdeguzman.bsky.social warns in @axios.com that heat impacts energy, transit, buildings, water, and digital infrastructure, revealing the need for climate-resilient designs.

Read: bit.ly/3TS4oSW #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
July 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🎉Join us on Friday, July 11, from 5–7 PM, at the Sturt Haaga Gallery and Boddy House of @descansogardens.bsky.social for the free opening reception of Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World.

innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/roots-... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social and Jolly de Guzman co-curate "Roots of Cool" at @descansogardens.bsky.social , using art to bring attention to unequal access to urban shade. Opens July 12.

Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/06/17/t... @ucanr.bsky.social #UCLA #UCLALuskin
July 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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 bit.ly/3SYRTov
June 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“This is more than a summit — it's a space for shared learning across sectors,” says faculty director @mullinmeg.bsky.social. #LuskinSummit2025 advanced wildfire recovery solutions centering research & impacted communities. Read more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/04/29/u... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
May 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
As wildfires & floods threaten LA, is managed retreat necessary for resilience? #UCLA LCI’s panel ft. @koslov.bsky.social & other experts debate this climate adaptation strategy & equitable alternatives. Watch the recording: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/04/29/u... #UCLALuskin
May 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
We are pleased to release our Strategic Roadmap: journeying through 15 years of impact, priorities for the next few years, and opportunities to partner. #UCLALuskin Learn more: bit.ly/3Db9Zig
December 12, 2024 at 11:04 PM
.@UCLA LCI's @thenextnickchow @gregspierce evaluated LAs plan to invest $Billons in wastewater recycling to increase water supply resiliency to drought, earthquakes & uncertain future costs #UCLALuskin @oxfordgeography @UCLACliSci @TheLBJSchool

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January 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM