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Yellowstone wolf study reveals how to raise successful offspring

Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and IoES Professor Robert Wayne's genetic and life-history research was highlighted by UCLA Newsroom.
Posted: 10/10/2012

Easing pain at the pump

UCLA's Chief Sustainability Officer Nurit Katz was interviewed on KCAL-Channel 9 about rising gas prices and how drivers can save money by reducing the amount of fuel they use.
Posted: 10/8/2012

New solar panels help power Ackerman

Ackerman Union is the latest building on campus to receive an environmental upgrade.
Posted: 10/5/2012

Second generation of biofuels could give forests a break

A Forests News article about renewable energy cited research by the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability analyzing the energy return on crops like soy that are used for biofuels.
Posted: 10/5/2012

The warm-up – The data, not the deniers, are overwhelming

The LA Times featured an Op-Ed by IoES Director Glen MacDonald on why it is crucial to continue to pursue scientific data on climate change.
Posted: 10/4/2012

Center addresses regional climate change

The Cronkite News featured a story about the Southwest Climate Science Center. IoES serves as a host research institution for the center.
Posted: 10/3/2012

IoES' Dr. Stephanie Pincetl receives National Science Foundation grant

The four-year $1.5 million award will support urban eco-hydrology and water sustainability research.
Posted: 10/2/2012

'Carmaheaven': Closure of 405 in 2011 improved air quality up to 83 percent

A study by Institute of the Environment and Sustainability researchers found that air quality improved dramatically in Los Angeles during the weekend closure of the 405 freeway in July 2011.
Posted: 10/1/2012

Carmageddon improved air quality

Coverage of the new study by IoES' Suzanne Paulson, professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences and Yifang Zhu, associate professor of environmental health sciences.
Posted: 9/29/2012

Improved health through urban design

Environmental Health Sciences Chair and IoES Professor Dr. Richard Jackson was interviewed on Public Radio International's "Living on Earth" about his research examining the links between public health and the design of cities.
Posted: 9/26/2012

New staff to broaden environmental humanities

The Daily Bruin featured a story about new faculty hires at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability and Department of English.
Posted: 9/26/2012

Camp experience helps kids connect with nature

The White Mountain Research Center hosted the 11th Annual Owens Valley Tribal Environmental Youth Camp at the Crooked Creek Station in eastern California.
Posted: 9/17/2012

UCLA Professor Phil Rundel is appointed director of the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden

A Distinguished Professor of Biology, Dr. Rundel holds appointments in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
Posted: 9/17/2012

Department of Environmental Health Sciences Chair & IoES Professor Richard Jackson wins prestigious award

The 18th Annual Heinz Awards honored Dr. Jackson for being an advocate for smarter community design.
Posted: 9/13/2012

Santa Monica Public Library Presents the Sixth Annual Green Prize for Sustainable Literature

'Words of Wisdom: Reading into Action' will feature Dan Blumstein, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Chair and Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Professor.
Posted: 9/13/2012

UCLA’s new research center is UC’s 100th certifiably green project

The Clinical and Translational Research Center is UCLA's newest LEED-certified green building, and UC's 100th.
Posted: 9/11/2012

Workers at 'Green' Companies More Productive

Latest coverage of the new study by Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Professor Magali Delmas.
Posted: 9/11/2012

Employees at 'green' companies are significantly more productive, study finds

Research initiated by Institute Professor Magali Delmas revealed that an eco-friendly work environment can lead to increased efficiency.
Posted: 9/10/2012

Interdisciplinary training leads alumnus Nick Nairn-Birch to a coveted position with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

IoES Professor Magali Delmas served as an advisor for Nairn-Birch, a graduate of the Environmental Science and Engineering degree program.
Posted: 9/5/2012

UCLA beefs up environmental humanities with hires from Stanford

The Chronicle of Higher Education featured a story about two researchers of environmental and digital humanities joining the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
Posted: 9/4/2012

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