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In the News: Brett Sanders on Coastal Erosion

In the News: Brett Sanders on Coastal Erosion

by angelarr | Dec 22, 2022 | Flood, Press Coverage, Research

Years ago, coastal beaches were filled with happy people spending a day in the sun with family and friends, but times have changed. Now, beaches on the coast in places such as Southern California, Florida, and even New Jersey are falling victim to the increasing...
In the News: UC Irvine Flood Studies Help Inspire Motions within the LA County Board of Supervisors

In the News: UC Irvine Flood Studies Help Inspire Motions within the LA County Board of Supervisors

by angelarr | Dec 15, 2022 | Flood, Press Coverage, Research

Outlined in a newly released LA Times article, Blum Center research on flooding has begun to have real-world impacts. The article introduces a motion that was recently passed by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors that seeks to have the Department of Public...
In the News: Paul Piff on Awe for Irvine Standard

In the News: Paul Piff on Awe for Irvine Standard

by angelarr | Dec 13, 2022 | Compassion, Press Coverage, Research

In an article written by Kathrine Ellison for Irvine Standard, Blum Center researcher Paul Piff is interviewed regarding his work within the world of awe. He explains that the feeling of awe we experience outdoors is ultimately very good for us – enhancing our...

New Flooding Article in ScienceDirect for UC Irvine Researchers

by Maureen Purcell | Nov 3, 2022 | Flood, Media, Research

Recently, ScienceDirect, a peer reviewed academic journal that covers various scientific topics, published an article by Daniel T. Kahl, Jochen E. Schubert, Ariane Jong-Levinger, and Brett F. Sanders, all UC Irvine researchers. Their article focused on bettering the...
In the News: Southern California Train Closed as Beaches Erode

In the News: Southern California Train Closed as Beaches Erode

by angelarr | Nov 1, 2022 | Flood, Press Coverage, Research

One of the busiest rail lines that runs from San Diego to Los Angeles has been suspended due to sea levels rising and continuously eroding beaches. State and County officials declared an emergency, stopping the train from running as the landscape along the coast...
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