Safety of Tap Water Discussed by Pierce on NPR Broadcast
Social factors like low population density, disability and race have a stronger influence than median household income on whether a community’s water supply is safe to drink.
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Homeownership Becoming ‘Out of Reach’ for Most Angelenos, Manville Says
As the median home purchase price nears $1 million, even more Californians will be pushed toward homelessness, Urban Planning expert says.
UC Grant Will Fund EV Research by UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation Team led by a Fielding School professor gets nearly $2 million to pursue an equitable model for electrical vehicle charger placement
Team led by a Fielding School professor gets nearly $2 million to pursue an equitable model for electrical vehicle charger placement.
The Heat Is Rising, and UCLA Luskin Research Is Helping L.A. Respond Environmental justice has been the cornerstone of Luskin School efforts related to the city’s hot weather policies
Environmental justice has been the cornerstone of Luskin School efforts related to the city’s hot weather policies.
Astor Discusses Expectations on School Security Officers During Mass Shootings
School violence expert says it’s not reasonable to expect anyone except those with highly specialized training to confront armed assailants directly.
Turner Says Regulations Hinder Heat Mitigation Efforts Like ‘La Sombrita’
“Piecemeal interventions” like a new L.A. pilot project fall short of what she sees as necessary to protect people from extreme heat.
What Does Subsidized Housing in L.A. Need? ‘More of Everything,’ Lens Says
Shortening long housing waitlists will require more vouchers and public-private partnerships, he tells ABC7.
Germany’s New National Security Plan Lacks Specifics, Anheier Writes
UCLA expert on governance applauds the idea but finds it too vague in its present form to be effective.
Rowe Says S.F. Moratorium on New Pot Shops Could Hurt Customers
The plan seeks to benefit struggling cannabis retailers, but he says prices for consumers will likely rise.
Fairlie’s Research Cited in White House Briefing on Tribal Small Businesses
Biden Administration grant announcement includes professor’s finding that Native-owned small businesses declined roughly 40% in the pandemic.
