The Cool Down highlights serious concerns over micro- and nanoplastics leaching from everyday food containers – concerns that echo research from #UCLA and underscore the urgent need for stronger regulation and safer packaging practices.
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New reports details disturbing threat lurking in food storage containers: 'Greater exposure than others'
The European Food Safety Authority identified how microplastics and nanoplastics are released from food contact materials.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The Cool Down highlights serious concerns over micro- and nanoplastics leaching from everyday food containers – concerns that echo research from #UCLA and underscore the urgent need for stronger regulation and safer packaging practices.
Read more: www.thecooldown.com/sustainable-... #UCLALuskin
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Our research team is conducting the first-ever, comprehensive assessment of CA’s aging wastewater infrastructure. The Phase 1 report documents our data, methods, and preliminary findings to guide investment strategies.
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Building Equitable Wastewater Solutions in California | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UCLA’s Phase 1 report developed data-driven methods and investment frameworks to strengthen sanitation systems and advance water equity statewide.
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December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Our research team is conducting the first-ever, comprehensive assessment of CA’s aging wastewater infrastructure. The Phase 1 report documents our data, methods, and preliminary findings to guide investment strategies.
innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/publication/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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New state and LAFD reports cite our research on how water systems performed during the 2025 Palisades Fire – and what’s needed to keep pressure stable during future firestorms.
Read in @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/california/s... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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December 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
New state and LAFD reports cite our research on how water systems performed during the 2025 Palisades Fire – and what’s needed to keep pressure stable during future firestorms.
Read in @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/california/s... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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#UCLA’s new “Top 25 Inventions of the 21st century” list highlights our national Shade Map, created by @vkturner.bsky.social, Isaac Buo, Lana Zimmerman & Jean Claude Iradukunda with @americanforests.bsky.social. A big moment for heat resilience.
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The Top 25 Bruinventions of the 21st Century (So Far)
Bruingenuity is on vivid display in myriad inventions that save and improve lives every day. Bonus: gourmet slime!
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December 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
#UCLA’s new “Top 25 Inventions of the 21st century” list highlights our national Shade Map, created by @vkturner.bsky.social, Isaac Buo, Lana Zimmerman & Jean Claude Iradukunda with @americanforests.bsky.social. A big moment for heat resilience.
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Our heat equity experts inform and lead new governance, policy, and program strategies to protect communities and populations vulnerable to heat.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/heat/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
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November 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our heat equity experts inform and lead new governance, policy, and program strategies to protect communities and populations vulnerable to heat.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/heat/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/heat/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
When fires destroy transportation infrastructure, rebuilding often restores old risks instead of creating improved & safer mobility. Our new research explores how agencies can build meaningful partnerships w/ communities to guide resilient rebuilding
Read the report here: bit.ly/47T0n8W #UCLALuskin
Read the report here: bit.ly/47T0n8W #UCLALuskin
Collaborative Community Engagement for Post-Disaster Transportation Rebuilding | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Opportunities for Los Angeles After the January 2025 Fires…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
When fires destroy transportation infrastructure, rebuilding often restores old risks instead of creating improved & safer mobility. Our new research explores how agencies can build meaningful partnerships w/ communities to guide resilient rebuilding
Read the report here: bit.ly/47T0n8W #UCLALuskin
Read the report here: bit.ly/47T0n8W #UCLALuskin
#UCLA’s Grace Harrison will speak tomorrow on the upcoming National Drinking Water Explorer beta launch hosted by EPIC. The tool aims to spotlight where drinking water is safe, affordable, and reliably provided.
🗓️ Nov 18, 3–4:30pm ET
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🗓️ Nov 18, 3–4:30pm ET
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Beta Release: National Drinking Water Explorer. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
EPIC is excited to release the beta version of our National Drinking Water Explorer. In this interactive discussion, we'll:
- Hear from leaders across the country about the need and opportunity of the...
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November 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
#UCLA’s Grace Harrison will speak tomorrow on the upcoming National Drinking Water Explorer beta launch hosted by EPIC. The tool aims to spotlight where drinking water is safe, affordable, and reliably provided.
🗓️ Nov 18, 3–4:30pm ET
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🗓️ Nov 18, 3–4:30pm ET
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During the most significant energy transformation since the Industrial Revolution, our research is shaping policies, programs, and investments that prioritize equity while advancing the transition to 100% renewable energy production.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/energy/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/energy/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
During the most significant energy transformation since the Industrial Revolution, our research is shaping policies, programs, and investments that prioritize equity while advancing the transition to 100% renewable energy production.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/energy/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/energy/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
What if art could bring water equity to life?
What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story… Source to Spigot, co-curated by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, transformed water issues into immersive public experiences.
Read the report: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/u... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story… Source to Spigot, co-curated by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, transformed water issues into immersive public experiences.
Read the report: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/u... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
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November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
What if art could bring water equity to life?
What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story… Source to Spigot, co-curated by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, transformed water issues into immersive public experiences.
Read the report: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/u... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
What’s On Tap: L.A.’s Water Story… Source to Spigot, co-curated by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, transformed water issues into immersive public experiences.
Read the report: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/wp-content/u... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
#UCLA’s @vkturner.bsky.social tells @time.com that many US schools weren’t built for our warming climate. Heat hurts learning, and classrooms without proper cooling leave kids and teachers exposed.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#UCLA’s @vkturner.bsky.social tells @time.com that many US schools weren’t built for our warming climate. Heat hurts learning, and classrooms without proper cooling leave kids and teachers exposed.
Read more: time.com/7322746/us-s... #UCLALuskin
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Led by @gregspierce.bsky.social and @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, our team joined @ucanr.edu and ASU for a workshop exploring how urban water systems can prepare for and respond to wildfire risks.
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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Water Systems and Wildfire: Understanding Capacities and Limitations | The Confluence
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October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Led by @gregspierce.bsky.social and @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, our team joined @ucanr.edu and ASU for a workshop exploring how urban water systems can prepare for and respond to wildfire risks.
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Transportation is a leading source of local and climate pollution. Our research helps shape policies, programs, and investments to advance an equitable transition to zero-emissions mobility.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/transportati... #UCLALuskin #UCLA
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October 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Transportation is a leading source of local and climate pollution. Our research helps shape policies, programs, and investments to advance an equitable transition to zero-emissions mobility.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/transportati... #UCLALuskin #UCLA
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/transportati... #UCLALuskin #UCLA
Every year, we empower around 50 students through mentorship, research opportunities, and fellowships – helping to strengthen environmental justice and sustainability across communities.
Meet the 2025 cohort: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Meet the 2025 cohort: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Luskin Center for Innovation experts uplift the work of about 50 students a year | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation supports 50 students each year with research, mentorship, and fellowships advancing equity and sustainability.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Every year, we empower around 50 students through mentorship, research opportunities, and fellowships – helping to strengthen environmental justice and sustainability across communities.
Meet the 2025 cohort: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Meet the 2025 cohort: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/2025/08/04/l... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Clean water is essential, yet many communities struggle to access it. Our research helps government agencies advance access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water, especially in underserved communities.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/water/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/water/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
October 20, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Clean water is essential, yet many communities struggle to access it. Our research helps government agencies advance access to safe, reliable, and affordable drinking water, especially in underserved communities.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/water/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/water/ #UCLALuskin #UCLA
We and @dornsife.usc.edu have launched a #ShadeLA design competition to create cooling shade zones across public places in LA. @weareshadela.bsky.social uses our national Shade Map to identify areas that need it the most.
Read in @nbcla.com: www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Read in @nbcla.com: www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Cool ideas wanted. USC launches Shade Zones Design Competition
USC is launching a first-of-its-kind student design competition to tackle one of the region’s growing threats — extreme heat. The Shade Zones Design Competition kicks off in the fall and will run annu...
www.nbclosangeles.com
October 15, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We and @dornsife.usc.edu have launched a #ShadeLA design competition to create cooling shade zones across public places in LA. @weareshadela.bsky.social uses our national Shade Map to identify areas that need it the most.
Read in @nbcla.com: www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Read in @nbcla.com: www.nbclosangeles.com/weather-news... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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Santa Fe Springs to Announce Bold New Business Growth Incentives at Oct. 16 Luncheon
October 9, 2025 By Brian Hews Santa Fe Springs will unveil a new Industry Growth and Attraction Program on Thursday, October 16, aiming to keep jobs and investment in California at a time when companies are eyeing Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. The announcement will take place during an invitation-only luncheon at the historic Clark Estate, where business leaders, elected officials, and city staff will outline how targeted incentives, development-ready sites, and streamlined permitting can accelerate projects and strengthen the local economy.
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On Oct 14, 5–7 PM, join us for the Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception. Connect with peers and discover campus opportunities in sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice.
RSVP: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/enviro...
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Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception 2025 | UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
Calling all UCLA graduate students interested in environmental justice, sustainability, and climate resilience! Join us for a free cross-campus mixer hosted by the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
On Oct 14, 5–7 PM, join us for the Environmental Graduate Student Networking Reception. Connect with peers and discover campus opportunities in sustainability, climate action, and environmental justice.
RSVP: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/enviro...
#UCLA #UCLALuskin
RSVP: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/event/enviro...
#UCLA #UCLALuskin
LA's scaling up shade ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and our Shade Map is helping guide where it’s needed most. Partnering w/ @dornsife.usc.edu, we’re working to turn shade deserts into cooler, healthier spaces.
@latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
@latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
Ahead of the 2028 Olympics, Los Angeles launches a program to expand shade across the city
L.A. is partnering with colleges and nonprofits to launch ShadeLA, an initiative focused on tree planting, canopy design and urban heat resilience before the 2028 Games.
www.latimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:56 PM
LA's scaling up shade ahead of the 2028 Olympics, and our Shade Map is helping guide where it’s needed most. Partnering w/ @dornsife.usc.edu, we’re working to turn shade deserts into cooler, healthier spaces.
@latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
@latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
Tomorrow (10/7)! Discover how 600+ SoCal drinking water systems stack up on safety, cost & access at our webinar and demo on #UCLA’s new Water Atlas.
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @gregspierce.bsky.social @edithdeguzman.bsky.social @laurendunlap.bsky.social @ucanr.edu
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @gregspierce.bsky.social @edithdeguzman.bsky.social @laurendunlap.bsky.social @ucanr.edu
October 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Tomorrow (10/7)! Discover how 600+ SoCal drinking water systems stack up on safety, cost & access at our webinar and demo on #UCLA’s new Water Atlas.
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @gregspierce.bsky.social @edithdeguzman.bsky.social @laurendunlap.bsky.social @ucanr.edu
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @gregspierce.bsky.social @edithdeguzman.bsky.social @laurendunlap.bsky.social @ucanr.edu
Our #UCLA grad students identified water system vulnerabilities after the Jan 2025 wildfires. Advised by @gregspierce.bsky.social & @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, they provided solutions in their capstone report, advancing water security as a human right.
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UCLA Student Research Drives Water Resilience and Equitable Solutions in Post-Fire Los Angeles
A team of UCLA master’s students in urban and regional planning (MURP) has produced an extensive report offering real-world strategies to strengthen water security.
luskin.ucla.edu
October 4, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Our #UCLA grad students identified water system vulnerabilities after the Jan 2025 wildfires. Advised by @gregspierce.bsky.social & @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, they provided solutions in their capstone report, advancing water security as a human right.
luskin.ucla.edu/ucla-student... #UCLALuskin
luskin.ucla.edu/ucla-student... #UCLALuskin
On Oct 7, from 12-1 PM PT, join us for a webinar about #UCLA’s Southern California Water Systems Atlas, a new tool analyzing over 600 drinking water systems. Learn how these systems perform on water quality, affordability, and more.
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Does Your Drinking Water System Compare? A Webinar and Demo on UCLA’s New Water Atlas. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about jo...
Discover how 663 Southern California’s water systems perform on water quality, affordability, and other important factors.
Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 12:00-1:00 PM PT, i...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
On Oct 7, from 12-1 PM PT, join us for a webinar about #UCLA’s Southern California Water Systems Atlas, a new tool analyzing over 600 drinking water systems. Learn how these systems perform on water quality, affordability, and more.
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
Register: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
Cool pavements can help fight urban heat, but they’re not perfect. @vkturner.bsky.social tells @grist.org that while these materials reflect heat, they also increase radiant heat midday, calling for smart placement in areas busiest during cooler hours.
grist.org/project/citi... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
grist.org/project/citi... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
How to build a heat-resilient city
Grist designed a model metropolis for an era of high temperatures, using the coolest technology available.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Cool pavements can help fight urban heat, but they’re not perfect. @vkturner.bsky.social tells @grist.org that while these materials reflect heat, they also increase radiant heat midday, calling for smart placement in areas busiest during cooler hours.
grist.org/project/citi... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
grist.org/project/citi... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social’s research shows that shade can reduce up to 25% of heat-related deaths and reduce ER visits by up to 66% in LA. Her Roots of Cool art exhibit makes this data visible, highlighting who has shade and who doesn’t.
apnews.com/article/heat... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
apnews.com/article/heat... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
Across the US, cities combine art, shade and education to help people beat the heat
Cities across the U.S. are combining art with shade to shield people from rising temperatures and educate them about our warming world.
apnews.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
@edithdeguzman.bsky.social’s research shows that shade can reduce up to 25% of heat-related deaths and reduce ER visits by up to 66% in LA. Her Roots of Cool art exhibit makes this data visible, highlighting who has shade and who doesn’t.
apnews.com/article/heat... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
apnews.com/article/heat... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu
We engage policymakers, communities, and nonprofit organizations to inform programs that advance urban greening equitably and sustainably, identifying and implementing viable solutions.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/urban-greeni... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
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September 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
We engage policymakers, communities, and nonprofit organizations to inform programs that advance urban greening equitably and sustainably, identifying and implementing viable solutions.
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/urban-greeni... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Learn more: innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/urban-greeni... #UCLALuskin #UCLA #ResearchPowersProgress
Shade is getting its moment in the sun.
Our research is helping drive ShadeLA, a push to cool the city ahead of 2028. With our national Shade Map, the team is pointing out LA’s shade deserts to help make public spaces safer.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
Our research is helping drive ShadeLA, a push to cool the city ahead of 2028. With our national Shade Map, the team is pointing out LA’s shade deserts to help make public spaces safer.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
USC wants to make an increasingly hot L.A. a little shadier by the 2028 Olympics
It could prompt a huge quality of life improvement that lasts beyond the Olympics.
www.timeout.com
September 18, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Shade is getting its moment in the sun.
Our research is helping drive ShadeLA, a push to cool the city ahead of 2028. With our national Shade Map, the team is pointing out LA’s shade deserts to help make public spaces safer.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social
Our research is helping drive ShadeLA, a push to cool the city ahead of 2028. With our national Shade Map, the team is pointing out LA’s shade deserts to help make public spaces safer.
www.timeout.com/los-angeles/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @weareshadela.bsky.social