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November 13, 12:59 pm

UCLA-led study finds climate change as main factor for increased wildfire weather

This post was updated Nov. 15 at 12:45 a.m. Climate change is responsible for around two-thirds of the increase in catastrophic wildfire weather in the Western United States, according to a UCLA-led study published Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: The 2019 Getty fire, which burned 745 acres of land near UCLA’s campus. A recent study led by UCLA researchers confirmed that climate change is a driving factor behind increasingly extreme fire weather in the Western United States. (Daily Bruin file photo)

California, News, Science & Health

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November 7, 11:33 pm

Luskin Center for Innovation investigates California’s response to extreme heat

California is unprepared to confront increasingly extreme heat, according to a UCLA report published Oct. 27. The report from the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation outlined a lack of coordinated policy and funding efforts at the state level to address extreme heat exposure, said Gregory Pierce, co-director of the center and a contributing editor of the report. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation released a report that said Los Angeles and California are not well-equipped to handle extreme heat. The report outlined shortcomings in statewide policies and funding that would help address the increasing temperatures. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)

California, News

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November 3, 10:52 pm

Bruins voice concerns about proposed state ban on oil, gas drilling

A recently proposed state ban on oil and gas drilling would create the strictest environmental standards in the nation, but UCLA community members raised concerns about existing oil wells that are not included in the ban. Read more...

Photo: A proposed state ban intends to ban the creation of new oil wells in residential areas. (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)

A Closer Look, California, News

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October 29, 5:53 pm

Venture Accelerator showcase inspires growth in personal, professional settings

In preparation for presenting her business pitch, Emily Smith went boxing. Under a business performance coach’s instruction, Smith and her fellow entrepreneurs at the UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator program boxed punching bags while screaming their pitches to see how they could make their presentations more dynamic. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA Anderson Venture Accelerator held its fall showcase Oct. 27. Founders from ten different start-up companies, with businesses ranging from an online platform to educate veterinarians on exotic animal medicine to an athletic apparel brand, presented to alumni and potential investors and mentors. (Megan Tagami/Daily Bruin)

Academics, California, News, Science & Health

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October 9, 8:56 pm

UCLA hosts 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium to discuss policies for ending homelessness

Panelists at the 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium discussed the causes of homelessness and advocated for solutions earlier this week, emphasizing the importance of having those with lived experiences of homelessness lead the conversation. Read more...

Photo: Public officials, activists and researchers discussed evidence-based solutions for homelessness at the 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium earlier this week. (Caroline Sha/Daily Bruin)

California, News, Science & Health

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October 7, 3:36 pm

UCLA study reveals ozone pollution elevates risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Exposure to ozone pollution can increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, according to a recent UCLA study. In the study published Sept. 8, the ozone-related risk of developing diabetes among individuals with high levels of physical activity was 1.5 times that of those with lower levels of activity. Read more...

Photo: A UCLA study found that exposure to ozone pollution could outweigh the benefits of exercise in preventing Type 2 diabetes. (Daily Bruin file photo)


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