The Power of TV: Representing Climate Change Onscreen

Saban Media Center 5210 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Presented By: Television Academy Foundation Special Thanks: Los Angeles Times and The Walt Disney Company A recent USC-Good Energy study on Climate Silence reported that only 0.6% of all scripted film and television released between 2016 and 2020 mention the term “climate change” and only 2.8% of all scripts included any climate-related terms. The massive […]

Blue + Green: Building a Sustainable Workforce in an Emerging Blue Economy

South Bay Center for Counseling Heart of the Harbor Community Farm 550 East L St, Los Angeles, CA, United States

EVENT OVERVIEW The Blue + Green 2023 series is a 4 part series taking place in person and virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 13, 2023 and concluding on Saturday April 29, 2023. You are registering to attend Session 2: Building a Sustainable Workforce in an Emerging Blue Economy (In-Person) To be […]

Luskin Summit 2023: Our Research in Action

UCLA Faculty Club 480 Charles E. Young Drive E, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The fifth annual Luskin Summit will feature a keynote address, the unveiling of our annual poll about life in Los Angeles and a closing session, plus breakout discussions in three tracks: Housing; Equitable Policy; Water and Climate Policy REGISTER HERE SCHEDULE (subject to change as speakers are confirmed) Check-In and Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Keynote Address: […]

Is Solar Geoengineering a Viable Tool in the Climate Policy Arsenal?

HYBRID: UPenn Kleinman Energy Forum and Zoom Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 S 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

This is a hybrid event. For those attending virtually, a Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event. As the planet nears the critical warming threshold of 1.5C (3F), a class of controversial climate interventions, often described under the umbrella term of “Geoengineering”—the intentional manipulation of Earth’s planetary environment to offset the […]

California Energy Commission Virtual Career Fair

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Join this virtual career fair to learn more about job opportunities at the California Energy Commission (CEC). The CEC is recruiting for a wide range of positions — not all of them require an energy background! The Energy Commission, which is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, is leading the state to a […]

Park Bench Chat: Heroism Starts at Home

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Trust for Public Land Director of Community Strategies Cary Simmons will be joined in conversation with three inspiring individuals who have answered the call to make their communities happier, healthier, and more resilient by leveraging parks and green space to improve their neighborhoods and encourage deep local engagement and activism. REGISTER HERE

California Natural Resources Secretary Speaker Series: Generation NOW – California’s Young Environmental Leader Drive Change

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Celebrate Earth Week in conversation with young environmental leaders who are combating climate change, confronting environmental justice, and building equitable access to nature. Each of us has a why: the reason we pursue our work and passions. We’ll learn how these leaders became engaged, what motivates them, and their vision for the future. REGISTER HERE […]

This Way Up, Save Yourself The Energy: White Castle to the White House to ESG FEATURING Harold & Kumar star Kal Penn

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While ESG adoption has hit critical mass, organizations face the challenge of balancing environmental initiatives with business goals and digital transformation efforts. Join to hear how energy-efficient data center technology can drive energy savings. ESG targets and critical energy savings are now within reach. Former Associate Director of the White House and star of the […]

UCLA Farmers Market

Bruin Plaza 308 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Every few weeks, the Farmers' Market at UCLA descends on Bruin Plaza with a smorgasbord of fresh produce to provide healthy, sustainable nourishment.

Zine Making Workshop

Rieber Hall - LLC 310 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Climate Justice Conversations invites you to a Zine-Making Workshop held in collaboration with the Common Experience at UCLA. We will learn zine’s purposes, make zines with sustainable supplies, and contribute to a zine swap. All while enjoying Auntie Annie's pretzels and lemonade. Zines are self-published, non-commercial print work that is typically produced in small, limited […]

Watson Lecture: Electrifying and Decarbonizing Chemical Synthesis

Caltech Beckman Auditorium 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena, CA, United States

Online and In-Person Event Karthish Manthiram, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry; William H. Hurt Scholar, Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering There is a significant carbon footprint behind the physical world, including the fabrics we wear, the foods we eat, and the disinfectants we spray. This problem presents the need to find ways to […]

Cities on the Frontline Speaker Series: Conserving Water with Equity

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The impact of drought and water scarcity on cities can be highly detrimental. France experienced a historic drought in the summer of 2022, which prompted almost nationwide water restrictions and triggered a new movement on "sobriety", the realization of the need to save water. US cities are facing similar challenges, and some cities have proven […]

Building Energy Behind the IRA: How California and the LA Region can Collaborate to Decarbonize our Homes

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The Greater Los Angeles (LA) Region has made significant strides towards electrifying and decarbonizing its buildings. Now, with the passage and implementation of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), LA and California have the opportunity to work closely together to ensure its residents are aware of and can access the financial opportunities to electrify their […]

AI LA’s 4th annual Earth Summit

Bioscience LA 4130 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, United States

Bridging The Gap Between Science and Action! Join Artificial Intelligence Los Angeles (AI LA)'s fourth annual Earth Summit, an enlightening event designed for environmentally conscious researchers, professionals, and investors. In this gathering, domain experts will share their insights on climate problems through lightning talks and panel discussions. This year, Rachel Payne, Portfolio Director at X, […]

Work On Climate Talent Transition Summit

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At the summit you'll have an opportunity to learn about our research, impact, and theory of change. You'll also hear from A keynote speaker, the amazing Bill McKibben, who will give his take on the most important job on earth. Work on Climate is all about action, participation + reciprocation, and making an impact beyond […]

Blue + Green: Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture

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EVENT OVERVIEW The Blue + Green 2023 series is a 4 part series taking place in person and virtually in celebrating of Earth Day beginning Thursday April 13, 2023 and concluding on Saturday April 29, 2023. You are registering to attend: Session 3: Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (Virtual) The goal of the project is to shine […]

We Make @ UCLA 2023

Sunset Village 330 De Neve Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The UCLA Makerspace is a free resource available to all students and staff aiming to bring students’ project ideas to life. The Makerspace is hosting its third-annual maker festival where creators of all disciplines can exhibit their work and engage with the expansive UCLA community. The goal is to get people excited about making and […]

25th Annual Travers Conference on Ethics & Accountability in Government: Can California Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century?

HYBRID: Bancroft Hotel and Zoom 2680 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

California confronts a set of interlocking policy challenges that threaten its future vitality. The state has long been a magnet to people across the U.S. and the world seeking economic opportunity and a high quality of life. But as the price of housing has spiraled out of control and as climate change has multiplied the […]