1 in 5 butterflies in the U.S. have disappeared in 20 years, according to a new study co-authored by UCLA’s @TravisLongcore. Published today in Science Magazine, the study is the largest, most comprehensive assessment to date. ioes.ucla.edu/study-reveals-…

What can mixed-species flocks of birds tell us about NATO? UCLA Environment' Daniel T. Blumstein on alliances in nature: zps.la/3DM5oDJ

Sci-fi legend Kim Stanley Robinson joined UCLA IoES last week to discuss the war on science, the fallout of defunding research, and why surrendering to cynicism is the greatest risk of all. ioes.ucla.edu/article/the-wa…

Next 36 hrs will feature two very dangerous weather events in US: a rapidly-escalating wind & drought-driven Southern Plains wildfire outbreak today, & an intense tornado outbreak tomorrow. This will be a critical/challenging period for NOAA NWS, especially given recent firings.

You’ll find a pot of gold and Bruins at the end of every rainbow 🌈 🐻 ☘️✨ Throwback to UCLA IoES students sham-rocking a field trip at Mono Lake in 2016.

One piece of gum could release 3,000 microplastics, a UCLA study finds. “Our goal is not to alarm anybody,” said @uclaioes & @uclaengineering’s Sanjay Mohanty. “We know we’re exposed to plastics in everyday life, and that’s what we wanted to examine here.” consumeraffairs.com/news/when-chew…

1 in 8 Californians now live in “high” or “very high” wildfire hazard zones—up 168% from 2011, per CalFire. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain says “weather whiplash” is a hidden factor; “It’s certainly relevant to what happened to LA this past winter.” grist.org/wildfires/cali…

We need Direct Potable Reuse like El Paso Water! More water recycling could help fix Colorado River shortfall. California has a ways to go, UCLA Environment report says Analyzing data for large sewage treatment plants in seven states that rely on Colorado River water, the researchers found

In a new report, UCLA Environment researchers say California and other states should recycle a lot more wastewater to help address the Colorado River’s chronic shortages. latimes.com/environment/st…

Recycling just 40% of wastewater could transform the water outlook for 40M+ people across the Colorado River, says a new UCLA and NRDC 🌎🏡 report. Some states are already doing it. “This is an entirely feasible solution” ucla.in/42aNnaw

Kelp forests have flourished for more than 30 million years. But marine heatwaves—expected to become up to 16 times more frequent by 2100—could drive mass die-offs, a new UCLA study finds. Only 3% of the world’s kelp forests are highly protected. ucla.in/4joN1nJ

🧬 Have dire wolves truly been resurrected? “Probably not,” @ucla conservation biologist Brad Shaffer tells @gizmodo. “Does it have some of their features? Yeah. And my guess is that’s as much as they hoped to accomplish.” gizmodo.com/has-the-dire-w…

Study break? Say less 🌼🌿🐿️ If you need a nature walk between classes, this UCLA hidden gem has you covered. 📸 Andrew Kleinhesselink, director of Sage Hill

What can cities learn from LA’s approach to clean energy and equity? 🔋⚡️ A new UCLA study breaks down the data, decisions and trade-offs behind LA’s plan to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035–without leaving vulnerable communities behind. ioes.ucla.edu/article/what-c…

👏 Marilyn Raphael, professor of geography and former IoES director, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences—one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. She and 3 other UCLA faculty join a community of elite scholars and Nobel laureates.ioes.ucla.edu/article/marily…

The carbon offset market could grow to $1 trillion — or collapse under its own weight. New research from leading scientists at UCLA, Clean Air Task Force and more shows why forest carbon credits need stronger standards to deliver real climate benefits. ioes.ucla.edu/article/new-as…

Water scarcity isn't some “hypothetical future concern” for the West, says UCLA Environment’ Noah Garrison. Wastewater recycling is a vital investment that’ll stretch supplies. buff.ly/IM4orDe

As cities race to adapt to climate change, they're demanding hyperlocal forecasts. But UCLA climate sciensist Alex Hall tells Science Magazine the science behind these projections is far from settled. “It really is a mess right now.” #ClimateAdaptation science.org/content/articl…

After multiple Waymo vehicles were set on fire during protests, the company pulled service across LA and much of SF. UCLA professor Rajit Gadh told The San Francisco Standard if torchings continue, companies may add sensors and cooling systems to protect their vehicles. sfstandard.com/2025/06/13/way…

When research leads, readers follow. IoES Magazine is now ranked the #2 Sustainability Blog in California by Feedspot—selected from thousands of sites for its trusted coverage of science, policy, culture and climate. Let’s keep the conversation going 🌎 ioes.ucla.edu/ucla-ioes-maga…