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How global warming may affect the poor

Institute of the Environment Professor Matt Kahn authored a Christian Science Monitor blog on the effect climate change is likely to have on the urban poor.
Posted: 10/4/2010

KTVU News interviews IoE Director Glen MacDonald about conditions that will negatively impact the Colorado River

New research shows signs of the "perfect drought."
Posted: 10/4/2010

Recipe for a perfect drought

The blog Chance of Rain reported on new research from Institute of the Environment Director Glen MacDonald.
Posted: 10/4/2010

Former IoE Director Michael Stenstrom named Editor-in-Chief of Water Environment Research journal/

The Water Environment Federation selected Professor Stenstrom based on his expertise in water research.
Posted: 10/1/2010

IoES Director Glen MacDonald's new research on the Colorado River

The convergence in the coming year of three cyclical conditions affecting ocean temperatures and weather is likely to create unprecedented challenges for states that depend on water from the Colorado River.
Posted: 10/1/2010

Attend the Climate Change and Urban Forests in Los Angeles Symposium on Oct. 15th

A forum to discuss the scientific and institutional lessons learned from the Los Angeles Million Tree Initiative.
Posted: 9/29/2010

Video on Heron Island Summit

IoE Center for Tropical Research Director Tom Smith discussed sustainable solutions to global challenges at a summit held on Heron Island in Australia.
Posted: 9/29/2010

Education for Sustainable Living Program commended by UCLA Chancellor Block

UCLA Chancellor Gene D. Block highlighted the work of ESLP's Action Research Teams in his welcome message to mark the commencement of the academic year.
Posted: 9/28/2010

Proposition 23: The future of California

Get the latest information on Proposition 23 and register for the Institute of the Environment hosted public debate.
Posted: 9/28/2010

Obama administration leaves climate change to Congress, not the courts

School of Law and IoE Professor Ann Carlson is quoted in an LA Times article about the government's plan to combat greenhouse gas pollution.
Posted: 9/23/2010

Introducing the Green Guide to Living at UCLA

With the start of the fall quarter of 2010, UCLA introduces the Green Guide to Living, a booklet of tips and information on the environmental impacts of personal behavior and consumption.
Posted: 9/20/2010

Santa Monica Mountains get new science center

The Cold Creek Community Council fall newsletter featured an item about the new La Kretz Center for California Conservation Science.
Posted: 9/20/2010

Will L.A. lose its cool? An optimistic look at global warming

A Los Angeles Times Q&A with Institute of the Environment professor and author Matt Kahn.
Posted: 9/20/2010

10 questions for Jared Diamond on global collapse

Institute of the Environment Affiliate Professor Jared Diamond talks about his National Geographic documentary "Collapse."
Posted: 9/17/2010

Ronald P. Schafer, Superintendent of the L.A. District of California State Parks, passes away

Schafer was integral to the partnership that led to the establishment of the IoE La Kretz Center, in addition to numerous achievements in his role with the California State Park organization.
Posted: 9/16/2010

'New North' to benefit from global warming

The Chicago Sun-Times selected "The World in 2050: Four Forces Shaping Civilization's Northern Future" by IoES Affiliate Professor Laurence Smith as one of its "intriguing titles" for fall.
Posted: 9/14/2010

After Hours: The bicycle activist

In this installment of "After Hours," meet Ayla Stern, a UCLA staff member who was recently appointed to the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee by L.A. Councilmember Paul Krekorian (San Fernando Valley District 2). Stern, who graduated from UC Santa C
Posted: 9/13/2010

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