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Posted: 5/24/2013

Bike-powered 'Ecochella' concert rolls onto campus Friday

Bicycle generators will run the sound system at Ecochella, UCLA's first bike-powered concert, on Friday, May 24.
Posted: 5/23/2013

New UCLA study finds Gold Line and Orange Line produce less smog and fewer greenhouse gases in both near- and far-term

The Source reported on research by the California Center for Sustainable Communities that shows bus services produce less smog and greenhouse gases than the average auto driven in L.A. County.
Posted: 5/23/2013

Congratulations to the Leaders in Sustainability Class of 2013!

The award-winning Leaders in Sustainability (LiS) Graduate Certificate Program honored its 2013 graduates on Wednesday, May 8 at UCLA.
Posted: 5/22/2013

Environmental science students participate in Eco Inventor Showcase

Education for Sustainable Leadership Program Action Research Team members Emily Anderson and Joanna Wheaton presented their water conservation plan at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Spring Green Expo.
Posted: 5/21/2013

Out On the Farm: Adventures in Long Beach

On our mission to both analyze and help improve a local community garden in Long Beach, the Urban Agriculture team has taken to the streets to figure out how to better help local Long Beach residents eat healthier, locally grown food.
Posted: 5/21/2013

Jekyll into Hyde: Breathing auto emissions turns HDL cholesterol from 'good' to 'bad'

Academic researchers have found that breathing motor vehicle emissions triggers a change in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, altering its cardiovascular protective qualities so that it actually contributes to clogged arteries.
Posted: 5/15/2013

The science and application of sustainable supply chain activities

Executives and researchers met on May 8 to discuss the challenges and opportunities raised by sustainable supply chain management at a workshop conducted by the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability's Corporate Partners Program.
Posted: 5/15/2013

UCLA study shows warming in central China greater than most climate models indicated

ESS, AOS, and IoES Assistant Professor Aradhna Tripati contributed to new findings that show temperatures are rising over time in China.
Posted: 5/14/2013

Lights and noise off please, it’s time to sleep

Imagine trying to sleep with bright lights shining in your eyes and loud noise pounding in your ears.
Posted: 5/14/2013

Bacteria Beach: “A day at the beach should never make you sick!”

Leave it up to us, the Heal the Bay Beach Water Quality Team, to determine when it’s safe for you to swim.
Posted: 5/13/2013

Farmers Markets: Bruins like to feed on fresh fruit and vegetables

The L.A. Times Food Section profiled the UCLA Farmers Market which is co-managed by environmental science students Joanna Wheaton and Jasneet Bains.
Posted: 5/7/2013

New book analyzes climate changes threats for Southwest U.S.

A hotter future is projected for the Southwestern United States, and the anticipated threats unique to the region are detailed in a landmark report released May 2, with contributions from two experts at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
Posted: 5/7/2013