I moved to CA in 1994 as a 2x college dropout, lured by a university upholding access and excellence all at once. I returned two years ago for the very same reason; I couldn't stay away.

Californians, our public higher ed system is an unmatched gem. Please join in the fight to protect it.

Outsized rates of rising productivity in enviro/geo/materials science are yet more evidence of slower starts (but ultimately high rewards!) in interdisciplinary work.

In a warming world, shade saves lives.

What provides shade where you live? Trees, tall buildings, rainbows of umbrellas floating up above you?

So proud of my UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation colleagues for their work to advance shade equity -- and shade beauty too. @luskininnovation.bsky.social

And when states bring the suits, they often win.

Data at attorneysgeneral.org show how states have organized over the last decade to push back against federal agendas. (data credit to Paul Nolette)

Key vector of resistance to Trump environmental agenda will be lawsuits brought by state attorneys general. California legislature meeting in special session next week to prep the bankroll. (via @politico.com)

330 back open up to Big Bear & mountain communities. Enormous work to restore that road & control debris post-Line fire.

I confess, I was wary about a conversation on the election's impact on climate politics. But this panel last week was engaging & therapeutic. Recording for this & other Deep Climate Conversations here: epgnetwork.org/deep-climate...

It's my perverse meditation practice: for an hour every office working day, I think only about staying alive.

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