In April 2026, LARC tabled at Earth Day events across Los Angeles County, bringing awareness to extreme heat and engaging with nearby residents about how to stay safe during high temperatures.

(Photo credit: City of Burbank)

On June 11, 2026, LARC and the USC Sea Grant held the Los Angeles Extreme Weather and Coastal Forum, a collaborative workshop to discuss mitigation of extreme heat and fire impacts on our coast.

The CEC published a report on “How to Select Strategic Pilot Sites to Decommission Portions of Gas Infrastructure in Southern California”.

Celebrate Earth Month with all of these FREE events happening across Los Angeles! From tree planting to community festivals, there are so many ways to get involved and support a greener, healthier city.

Discover how Depave LA maps opportunities to remove excess pavement and transform Los Angeles, block by block, into greener, cooler, and more resilient neighborhoods.

Relying on air conditioning to solve Southern California's heat crisis creates a "vicious cycle" of energy costs and urban warming, highlighting the urgent need to retrofit our poorly insulated, post-war building stock.

Spotlight solutions and victories as a path forward for climate advocacy.

“Why Narrative Matters in the Fight Against Climate Change” A conversation with Sammy Roth

Fire, Land Stewardship, and Indigenous Conservancy

LA County’s Chief Sustainability Office is seeking feedback on the draft County Heat Action Plan until October 6, 2025.

The City of Los Angeles has published its 2024 Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), outlining a strategic plan to enhance the city's resilience against climate change.

RAND published a working report on “How to Select Strategic Pilot Sites to Decommission Portions of Natural Gas Infrastructure in Southern California”.

UCLA programs through the Anderson School of Management and Luskin School of Public Affairs match local organizations and governments with student researchers.

The LARC team celebrated Earth Month by tabling at Earth Day events and spreading heat awareness throughout our communities.

LARC’s College Corps Fellow supports tree planting in City of Long beach

The Climate Equity LA Series 2025 Virtual Launch Event on February 13 brought together experts to discuss the importance of safe and clean air at home

In August 2024, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) adopted the LA County Water Plan, joining seven other leading local water agencies in committing to safe, clean, reliable water resources for Los Angeles County.

LARC was awarded $3 million to co-develop a comprehensive outreach program called LARC - Heat Education, Ambassadors, and Training (LARC-HEAT).

The Bay Foundation and City of Manhattan Beach celebrate the return of the endangered El Segundo Blue Butterfly (ESBB) population in June 2024.

SoCalREN collaborated with 18 agencies to install over 80 heat pump water heaters across Southern California in 2023.