Wednesday, June 24



UCLA Faculty Center provides area for debate on climate change, sustainability issues

The crowd at the UCLA Faculty Center tittered with laughter as the speaker showed a slideshow of various presidents pledging support for alternative fuels. Read more...

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Author Christopher Horner addresses a crowd of about 350 people at a conference titled “Big Footprint: Is Green the New Tyranny?,” which discussed the negative aspects of sustainability. The event was put on by the American Freedom Alliance and took place June 12-13 at the UCLA Faculty Center.


The Ecology, Economy, Equity community garden on the Hill enables UCLA students to grow their own sustainable food

Wooden, hand-painted signs describing the bushes and sprouts behind them are scattered throughout the soil of the garden, adding a quirky touch. Read more...

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The Ecology, Economy, Equity community garden at Sunset Canyon Recreation Center is open to UCLA students, faculty and staff who want to grow their own organic herbs and vegetables.




City Council approves plans for bus-only lane

The Los Angeles City Council approved plans for the city's first bus-only lane last week, a move applauded by some UCLA staff and student groups. Read more...

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The Los Angeles City Council recently approved a plan to bring the city’s first bus-only lane to Wilshire Boulevard. About 280 students, staff and faculty board the buses on Wilshire each day during the week.