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Greening L.A.’s hottest streets

Bringing more trees, shade, and fresh air to L.A. by identifying where, what kind, and how many trees to plant for the biggest impact.

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Tracking climate stories on screen

Tracking how climate stories impact the TV and film industry—and how they shape audience perceptions of climate change.

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Decreasing healthcare worker burnout

Creating a new support system to improve well-being for some of society’s most critical people: clinicians and caregivers.

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Supporting full-time caregivers

Building support networks and providing effective resources for those caring for loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s and dementia through the CARE pilot program.

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Keeping surgeons sharp

Helping surgeons take better care of themselves and their patients with the PEAK Collaborative—a pilot program helping healthcare providers perform at their best.

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Saving water in the Santa Clarita Valley

Figuring out what’s keeping people from saving water–and what it will take to change behaviors and improve participation in water-saving programs.

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Testing soil safety after L.A. wildfires

Protecting Angelenos from dangerous contamination with free rapid-response soil testing through out Contaminant Level Evaluation and Analysis for Neighborhoods (CLEAN) project.

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Building solar that saves water in California

The California Solar Canal Initiative: figuring out what it would take to install solar panels over 4,000 miles of open canals—and help Californians save energy, money, and water.