Research about Climate Change at UCLA
UCLA's climate change research is comprehensive and strong, uncovering the causes, consequences, and solutions to climate change. Click on a section to learn more about our researchers.
Climate ScienceStudying the science of climate change is a relatively new activity: it was only introduced into academia within the last couple decades. This dynamic area of study is new and exciting, and there is still much that needs to be discovered. Our climate science faculty are pioneers in issues such as oceanic and atmospheric processes, air pollution, climate modeling, and a plethora of other subjects that allow us to gain a deeper understanding about the forces behind climate change. |
Impacts and AdaptationsUnderstanding the effects of climate change on our world is an integral prerequisite for going forward with any policymaking or technological development. Our research spans across a spectrum of issues, from plant ecology to natural disasters. This expansive research allows us to fully comprehend the current impacts and estimate the future ramifications of climate change. |
Policy, Law and EconomicsOur university boasts some of the nation's top programs in law, policy, urban planning, management, and the social sciences. The faculty here explores the relationship between government, business, and the environment. Policymakers in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Washington D.C. depend on the groundbreaking research of our world class institution to help guide them as they shape the future of tomorrow. |
Energy Solutions and MitigationIn a world with increasingly finite resources, the security and economic stability of the next fifty years will depend on the steps we take in the next fifteen years to rebuild our country's energy consumption. Researchers at UCLA are at the forefront in the development of new and sustainable energy technology. The work that we do today with fusion, laser, nuclear, and renewable energies will literally power our nation tomorrow. |
