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Thirst-quenching as Los Angeles heats up: Next Wave @ UCLA
Alex Hall presenting on the role of climate change in the future of water in Los Angeles during 'Next Wave: Thriving in a Hotter Los Angeles' at the Hammer Museum. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum A graphic showing the potential implications of different climate change scenarios on the Sierra Nevada snowpack. 'RCP 8.5' represents a 'business-as-usual' situation. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum Alex Hall discussing the relationship between water availability and climate change. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum Mark Gold introduces the context of the discussion at 'Next Wave: Thriving in a Hotter Los Angeles.' Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum A graphic showing how higher temperatures will affect demand for water. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum A graphic showing how global warming will not greatly affect local precipitation patterns. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum Eric Hoek presenting at 'Next Wave: Thriving in a hotter Los Angeles.' Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum A graphic illustrating a membrane invented by Hoek to better improve the process of desalination. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum A graphic about improved farming practices. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum Liz Croon presenting on the steps the City of Los Angeles has taken to deal with water shortages as we continue into the 21st century. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum

A graphic showing the potential implications of different climate change scenarios on the Sierra Nevada snowpack. 'RCP 8.5' represents a 'business-as-usual' situation. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum
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A graphic showing the potential implications of different climate change scenarios on the Sierra Nevada snowpack. 'RCP 8.5' represents a 'business-as-usual' situation. Credit: Next Wave / the Hammer Museum