Webinar: Readying Southern California Edison’s Grid for Our EV Future

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As California navigates through a clean transportation transition – electric grid availability and resiliency is top of mind for fleets that look to electrify. Electric utilities play a monumental role in ensuring reliable power to customers when and where needed. Join as expert speakers from Southern California Edison (SCE), Tesla, and GNA dive into the […]

Building for Heat Resilience in Urban Areas

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A majority of the population around the world, including nearly 80% of the U.S. population, reside in urban areas. As average temperatures rise and extreme heat events become more common due to climate change, the built environment and lack of vegetation in cities combine to make that heat even more intense for city residents. With […]

Mindfulness in Nature Workshop

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Join a health and wellness workshop led by Diana Winston, one of America's best-known mindfulness experts and the Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center. This event kicks off a year-long public learning series. Learn about mindful garden appreciation and practice a walking meditation, then come back together to share experiences. REGISTER […]

2023 virtual California Student Leadership Summit

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As students, how do we want to be heard? How do we make our voices count? On October 6 and 7, join students from all around California at the 2023 Summit for Student Leaders! The opportunity is free and virtual, so students with an interest in leadership, no matter where they are joining us from […]

Climate Hazards and Vulnerabilities, and how we can assess and address them

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Hear from the City of Los Angeles Emergency Management and Planning Departments about new climate-related efforts in the City, how these programs will work with each other, and the roles we can play as they develop. These are: the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, the Climate Vulnerability Assessment, and the Environmental Justice Team. You can learn […]

LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair

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Hello, green job seekers! Join the LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA! If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. REGISTER HERE

Understanding the Potential of Carbon-Negative Hydrogen

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The global climate crisis has reached a critical point, highlighted by the latest IPCC report, which underscores the vital role of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) in limiting temperature increases below 1.5°C. Following the release of their report earlier this year, The Potential Role of Biohydrogen in the Net-zero World: The Production and Applications of Carbon-Negative […]

Unleashing Clean Energy Systems

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Permitting has been a major obstacle in deploying renewable and storage technologies, but the federal government's recent action changes that. Moreover, there’s now ample funding to transform our energy systems. We must act fast to deploy clean technology and drive the clean energy transition in a manner that benefits every American. CityAge, in partnership with […]

Coffee Outside Social Bike Ride

UCLA Bike Shop & Outdoor Equipment Rental Center 2131 John Wooden Center, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Traverse the tree-lined avenues on a refreshing morning bicycle ride that leaves from the UCLA Bike Shop. We'll tour some of the infrastructure and amenities here at UCLA that integrate cycling into the daily routines of students and staff. The short inclusive ride culminates at an inviting outdoor spot where we'll enjoy some coffee and […]

Designing for Decarbonization (WEBCAST)

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Verdical Group is partnering with Southern California Edison (SCE) to present Designing for Decarbonization, a FREE, half-day, virtual workshop that will help attendees: Understand the definitions of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC) buildings Learn from case studies of completed projects Understand the design and construction process necessary to achieve high-performance […]

After Hours in the Garden with Project Phoenix

UCLA Mildred E Mathias Botanical Garden, La Kretz Garden Pavilion 707 Tiverton Dr, Los Angeles, CA

Join Project Phoenix and the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden for a special edition of After Hours in the Garden. Meet at the La Kretz Garden Pavillion to learn more about Project Phoenix, the Garden, and ways to get involved in community science. Enjoy light refreshments and a guided evening bird walk through the Garden. REGISTER […]

ClimateCAP MBA Academy: Settling Climate Accounts: The Road to Net Zero

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MBA Academy: Understanding the Business of Climate is a new virtual education series in which you can learn directly from business leaders, academic thought leaders and entrepreneurs about how to be an effective climate-conscious leader and navigate the new climate economy. Through this series we will talk with experts on topics across the climate x […]

Engineer Day 2023

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Hear from recent hires and program managers, learn about LA Sanitation & Environment's hiring process, and gain an understanding of their vast network of exciting projects across the City of Los Angeles. This is a free virtual event. Registration closes at 11:59pm PST on Thursday, October 13. REGISTER HERE PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE YOUR SCHOOL-ISSUED […]

Seminar: Towards the Net-Negative Carbon Economy

USC Ralph and Goldy Lewis Hall (RGL) 308 650 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

It is with great pleasure the USC Center for Sustainability Solutions announces a special seminar with Professor Michael Obersteiner, Director of Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute. Professor Obersteiner is an internationally renowned scientist who has been a key researcher in global issues related to food, agriculture and climate change. Space is limited. RVSP: email Jennifer […]

Conference: Solutions for a Sustainable Future

University of Southern California, Town & Gown 665 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join leading global climate experts to hear about innovative, emerging solutions to address climate change. Learn about everything from promising technical advances, novel policy approaches to behavioral changes that offer hope for a more sustainable future. Lunch will be served. REGISTER HERE Please contact Events Manager Geovanna Quiroz with any questions.

A Holistic Approach to Water Resilience

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This webinar will explore how water connects us all, and why it’s important to work holistically to secure a sustainable water future for California’s communities, agriculture, and wildlife. Be sure to register and join for a panel on groundwater recharge and what this extraordinary weather year means for water in California. Join Sustainable Conservation as […]

Conserving Wildlife and Human Cultures

HYBRID: Charles E. Young Research Library, Main Conference Room 11360 and Zoom 280 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Speaker: Alejandra Echeverri Ochoa, PhD; Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management, UC Berkeley Halting the loss of biodiversity and cultural diversity necessitates an understanding of the connections between people and the planet. In her talk, Alejandra Echeverri will elucidate how individuals perceive endangered species, such as sea otters, and explore effective messaging […]

Kanner Forum: Craig Santos Perez – “Pacific Islander Eco-Poetics”

Kaplan Hall 193 415 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In this presentation, Dr. Craig Santos Perez will discuss his in-progress monograph, Pacific Islander Eco-Poetics: Indigenous Knowledge, Environmental Justice, and Literary Activism, as well as his creative, editorial, and pedagogical work related to the Environmental Humanities in the Pacific. The talk will be followed by a Q & A moderated by UCLA English Professor Ho’esta […]

Free Food from the Dining Halls

Conference Room 1 in the Student Activities Center Basement 220 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Get a plate of free hot dining hall food in the SAC basement. Please bring your own containers and utensils. We are operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays, AND Thursdays this quarter.