UCLA Sustainability News http://www.sustain.ucla.edu Committed to creating and advancing a culture of sustainability within the UCLA community en-us UCLA Sustainability http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/images/logo.gif http://www.sustain.ucla.edu Opportunity Green Business Conference held to promote eco-friendly practices Corporations, non-profits, local government, and the UCLA community converge on Covel Commons to discuss business solutions to environmental problems. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4924 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:28:40 PDT Architect Thom Mayne, UCLA students create floating house for New Orleans residents Responding to the past devastation in New Orleans and future predictions of sea level rise, UCLA architects find a new design. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4682 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 18:10:46 PDT Army of Bruin volunteers clean up city An army of 4,300 UCLA students volunteered September 22, 2009, at sites across Los Angeles, possibly the nation's largest university-organized volunteer day. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4693 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 20:13:00 PDT The way to a student's heart Tasty and sustainable food makes its way to UCLA's dining halls. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4656 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 13:45:51 PDT L.A. Thirsts for Water As water restrictions take effect across Southern California, UCLA adapts and reassesses its conservation efforts. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4652 Fri, 2 Oct 2009 18:23:22 PDT Its Easy to be Green! UCLA Event Sustainability Volunteer Program UCLA program to green campus events receives recognition from collegiate events planning association. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4544 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:44:08 PDT Undergraduate students find green opportunities UCLA offers resources for students to get involved and understand environmental issues http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4489 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:31:57 PDT UCLA students seek latest eco-friendly classes UCLA Extension offers new environmental program that integrates multiple disciplines http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4490 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:31:56 PDT Screen Scene: No Impact Man A new film by UCLA alumna Laura Gabbert documents a year in the life of the Beavan family as they puruse a commitment to having zero environmental impact. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4491 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:31:55 PDT Waxman, Pavley and others link security and climate at UCLA forum Politicians and scientists gather at UCLA to discuss the effects of climate change and role that public policy will have in finding a solution. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4429 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:09:03 PDT UCLA places among top 10 greenest campuses New university rankings in Sierra Magazine recognize UCLA's dedication to sustainability. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4414 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:33:18 PDT Alum's bike tour promotes sustainability UCLA alumnus Jeff Dhungana rode his bike morethan 20,000 kilometers on a trip from Los Angeles to Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4410 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:46:14 PDT Power misers scour campus for ways to save energy UCLA Energy Services staff create big savings by cutting energy use in rooms across campus. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4392 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:18:21 PDT Stimulus funds help start program to create clean-tech leaders New UCLA program will develop leaders in clean technology and provide grants to Ph.D. students. http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4371 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:25:29 PDT Researchers achieve major breakthrough with water desalination system UCLA Engineering's new M3 helps cut costs, time in producing clean water http://www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=4301 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:44:56 PDT