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...
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...
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...
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...
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...