People who perpetrate colonialism often defend their actions as necessary responses to real or perceived crises. Epistemologies of crisis involve knowing the world in such a way that a certain present is experienced as new. In this talk, Whyte will discuss newness in terms of the presumptions of unprecedentedness and urgency. According to Whyte, these...
REGISTER HERE The 7th Annual One Health Symposium is coming up on Saturday, November 7th. This is a great event that brings together veterinarians, physicians, public health officials, scientists, students and staff for discussions on current research projects and issues facing the health of animals, people, plants and the environment. Exciting new things this year! The symposium is...
New for 2020: Greenbuild Goes Virtual The industry’s leading green building event now offers three virtual summits in lead up to International Conference & Expo virtual event. Safe, secure, sustainable. Connections without geographic boundaries. Expanded education courses available in real time or any time. Interactive supplier sourcing and peer networking forums. This is Greenbuild’s next chapter. Join us! The Event...
REGISTER HERE Our virtual fall conference 2020 brings together industry professionals, researchers, academics, investors, analysts, students, and other community members that are spirited about the future of the energy industry and new technologies. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic challenges, and social injustices, this conference will emphasize how we will change the energy...
REGISTER HERE According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends approximately 90% of their life indoors. Accordingly, the physical structures in which we work and live—our homes, schools, offices, public buildings—directly impact health outcomes. By improving the performance of buildings, in both design and construction, our health and well-being benefit greatly, while...
COP26 has been delayed. Environmental diplomacy put on hold. We cannot postpone the climate emergency. Momentum on climate action must be maintained. 2020 was meant to usher in a decade of action in our fight against the climate crisis. Governments and businesses were poised to raise their ambition but instead have been fighting a difference...
APLD & LASAN present the 2020 Biodiversity Symposium REGISTER HERE Biodiversity hotspots are home to unique flora and fauna, many of which are endemic to a particular environment. Our City of Los Angeles is fortunate to be one of only 36 Biodiversity Hotspots on the planet. This designation also means that biodiversity here is threatened,...
New research about the relationship between parks and life expectancy reveals that increasing park acreage in areas that face park deficits and lack trees could lead to significant population-level increases in life expectancy. It also shows that targeted investments in park infrastructure would significantly benefit the health of Latino and Black community members. In this webinar series,...
REGISTER HERE Climate action and racial justice are inextricably linked. However, while the worst effects of climate change have disproportionately harmed communities of color, the historical faces of climate action have predominantly been white. The discussion will cover the environmental justice movement, its progress and challenges, and how corporations should get involved. Debra Gore-Mann is...
Join Medical Aid Initiative (MAI) on Thursday, November 19th at 6 PM for our alumni panel: Sustainability in Medicine and The Pre-Health Journey. A team of medical students and pre-health undergraduates will provide insight into their unique undergraduate journeys at UCLA! Along with discussing the significance of medical sustainability, panelists will share their undergraduate experiences,...