Environment & Climate Resilience

A new data brief from the UCLA LPPI shows how segregation and decades of disinvestment have left Latino-majority communities disproportionately exposed to climate risks and harmful health outcomes compared to non-Latino white neighborhoods.

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Extreme heat doesn’t just bring discomfort, it can turn into a life-threatening risk

All Californians have received various extreme heat advisories this week. It’s a stark reminder of how climate change is reshaping daily life here and across the country. Heat is the deadliest climate hazard today, killing more people in the U.S. each year than floods, wildfires, or hurricanes. Yet, not all neighborhoods feel these increased temperatures…

As federal heat rules for workers stall, local data becomes even more critical

We all know how hot California summers can get. But for a lot of people, heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s dangerous. Farmworkers, delivery drivers, construction crews, jardineros, and warehouse workers. Jobs you can’t do from an air-conditioned office—those are the ones heat hits hardest. When the temperature spikes, so does the risk of illness and even…

How community shaped the Latino Climate and Health dashboard

When LPPI set out to build the Latino Climate and Health Dashboard, the research team knew one thing: it couldn’t just be about numbers. It had to be about people—about the communities who live every day with the impacts of climate change and environmental injustice, and who are often left out of the conversations that…

LPPI Hosts a Wildfire Research Briefing with Journalists

The recent Los Angeles wildfire research by the UCLA Latino Politics Institute (LPPI) was the focus of a media briefing hosted on March 5 at UCLA. Dr. Silvia González, LPPI’s director of research and representatives from the Institute of Popular Education of Southern California (IDEPSCA), an organization that has been on the front lines of wildfire support…

Wildfire Relief Resources from our Partners

As wildfires continue to impact our communities, accessing timely and reliable information is essential. To help individuals and families navigate these challenges, we’ve compiled a list of resources from trusted partners working on the frontlines of wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. Explore our Partners Wildfire Relief Funds and Resources 805 UndocuFund Disaster Relief Fund: Donations…

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