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UC's statewide sustainability efforts earn award from the California Sustainability Alliance

The University of California is recognized for its leadership in pursuing a wide range of sustainability policies.

Aiming for a Greener UCLA

Former GSA President Nurit Katz becomes first-ever sustainability coordinator on campus

Global Warming Sparks Action

When asked whether he thinks humans can succeed in the fight against global warming, Dr. Paul Bunje does not answer. He is not stubborn, shy or uninformed. For him, the question simply does not warrant asking.

UCLA researchers make major advance in creating higher-density biofuels

Genetic modification of bacterium results in alcohols with greater energy

CCCS Receives Support from the Nicholas Endowment

The UCLA Institute of the Environment has received a grant from the Nicholas Endowment in support of the mission of the Center for Climate Change Solutions.

Recycling enthusiasts get tips from campus coordinators

Is it OK to put white paper with colored ink into the white paper recycling bins? What kinds of plastics can be recycled on campus? Can anyone get a battery-recycling bin in the office? The audience at a Dec. 3 Staff Assembly Learn-at-Lunch session on

No quick or easy technological fix for climate change, researchers say

Global warming, some have argued, can be reversed with a large-scale "geoengineering" fix, such as having a giant blimp spray liquefied sulfur dioxide in the stratosphere or building tens of millions of chemical filter systems in the atmosphere to filter

Green practices: When do corporations respond to stakeholders' pressure?

In a new study published in Strategic Management Journal, researchers explain when external stakeholders can effectively influence organizations to adopt greener management practices.

Southern California Environmental Report Card Fall 2008: Air Pollution Impacts on Infants and Children

The Institute of the Environment launches new online Southern California Environmental Report Card with the Fall 2008 article: Air Pollution Impacts on Infants and Children by Beate Ritz, M.D., Ph.D. and Michelle Wilhelm, Ph.D.

Weyburn Terrace gets a Community Supported Agriculture Program

In partnership with the Weyburn Terrace Residents Association and the South Central Farmers Cooperative, the UCLA Graduate Student Association has brought a Community Supported Agriculture program to Weyburn Terrace.

New sustainability coordinator looks ahead to year's green projects

The sustainability pipeline at UCLA is bulging with new initiatives, from the campus's first-ever Climate Action Plan to student-run delivery of locally farmed produce on a weekly basis.

UCLA H&HS awarded funds to expand recycling

H&HS has been awarded about $39,000 to expand beverage container recycling at University Village.

Creatively Sustainable All-Hill Halloween

All-Hill Halloween is a yearly event at UCLA On-Campus Housing. Each year, more than 2,500 kids from community centers and elementary schools are invited to do their trick or treating at UCLA, going hall floor to hall floor instead of house to house.

UCLA students play a role in success of critical LA County transportation measure

UCLA undergraduate and graduate student efforts contribute to passage of Measure R, a half cent sales tax that will fund transportation improvements throughout LA county

Event Sustainability Volunteer Program

The UCLA Event Sustainability Committee and the UCLA Events Office announce the new Event Sustainability Volunteer Program.

Seven departments hit the road on new Bruin Bikes

UCLA Transportation has rolled out its new Bruin Bike pilot program, awarding one free loaner bike each to seven departments. Faculty and staff in the winning departments will use the bikes to reduce midday car trips, helping cut campus traffic and pollut

Sustainability certificate helps students create green careers

UCLA helps grad students build credentials to tackle a pressing problem.

Students take to the streets for public transit

With the election looming, Bruins fight for Measure R to bring Metro to Wilshire

Good, green fun

Stay fit, get sustainable and have fun while you're at it that's the unifying theme of an an array of events and kick-offs of new programs this month from UCLA's departments of Transportation and Recreation.

Discover how you can be green to the extreme

You'll be soon seeing more environmentally friendly options at campus events up to half a dozen different bins for recycling and stashing trash.

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