Summer sustainability checklist
By Karen Hallisey Stay cool without a cost to the environment by adopting eco-friendly practices this summer. There are several simple ways to incorporate sustainability into your life. Here are…
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Sustaining a passion for the planet after graduating from UCLA
By Karen Hallisey For Michelle Barton, Kyle Graycar, and Austin Park, working towards a sustainable future started in college, then blossomed into full-blown careers. With commencement on the horizon, hear…
Growing impact: UCLA reports gains 1 year into comprehensive sustainability plan
UCLA introduced its first campuswide sustainability action plan during Earth Month 2022. One year later, a broad range of initiatives outlined by the plan is demonstrating progress. Overall, the initiatives…
Share Your Feedback on UC’s Climate Policy
The most recent IPCC report, compiled by hundreds of scholars and approved by the representatives of 195 countries, clearly states: “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure…
It’s Time We Break Up with Plastics
By Karen Hallisey There’s an unhealthy relationship you may be in, that’s affecting not just you, but others. The toxic relationship we’re talking about that has gone on for too…
Where the Wild Things Thrive
The signs of spring are starting to crop up on campus: buzzing hummingbirds, chirping squirrels, and blooming flowers. UCLA is not just a habitat for Bruins — we share the…
A Climate of Change
February begins under less stormy conditions than the torrential rain that pummeled L.A. and other cities across California in January, causing mudslides, flooding, and road closures. But with extreme weather…
A Healthier Planet for a Happier New Year
Many Bruins will start 2023 resolving to take better care of themselves. But what about our planet’s well-being? Environmental health and human health are intrinsically linked, in obvious ways like…
UCLA Expands Dedication to Protecting Biodiversity, Joins International Nature Coalition
By Karen Hallisey Against the backdrop of the biggest global summit for living things, the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, UCLA has pledged to further help Earth’s animals and plants by…
Sustainable By Design
By Karen Hallisey Buildings have a significant impact on human health and the environment. Green buildings can reduce the negative impact on the natural environment by using less water, energy,…