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A domino effect can lead politicians to rapidly deplete natural resources — or commit to conservation.

In historic agreement, leading solar developers, environmental organizations, and groups supporting local interests align on solar development strategies that prioritize climate, conservation, and community. 

Stanford researchers combine epidemiology and management to confront a growing threat from lead-acid batteries in electric vehicles.

By demonstrating that spaceflight doesn’t adversely affect the magnetism of moon rocks, Stanford researchers underscore the exciting potential of studying the magnetic histories stored in these samples.

Stanford visiting scholar discusses the new landscape of corporate climate disclosures.

Pioneering epidemiology project WastewaterSCAN has added parainfluenza, rotavirus, adenovirus group F, enterovirus D68, Candida auris, and hepatitis A to the list of infectious diseases it can monitor for public health.

Stanford researchers examined how often Californians visit emergency departments and found that people tend to avoid the hospital on the smokiest days.

Montana is appealing a historic court ruling that found the state must consider greenhouse gas and climate impacts in its environmental reviews of projects. What impact would a win or loss have across the U.S.?

"As a kid I would go to construction sites with my dad, a civil engineer, and he’d show me plans for putting reinforcement inside concrete columns. Together, we would count that the right amount of steel was there to protect a structure."

Stanford cofounders are betting on the farm with soil-based carbon removal.

A Stanford geophysicist and lawyer team up to use big data for water quality monitoring and governance.

Stanford research reveals the rapidly growing influence of wildfire smoke on air quality trends across most of the United States. Wildfire smoke in recent years has slowed or reversed progress toward cleaner air in 35 states, erasing a quarter of gains made since 2000.

Studying the chemical secrets locked in coastal rocks, a geoscientist says we can know what coastlines looked like long ago and understand where they are headed tomorrow.

Stanford researchers are working across disciplines to measure emissions of a potent greenhouse gas in extreme conditions.

The state has made an ambitious plan: 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045. Four experts weigh in on how—and whether it’s possible—to get there.

Stanford experts on wildfire-related policy discuss what Congress can do to build a strong, resilience-focused wildland firefighting force.

Farmers in India have adapted to warming temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater used for irrigation - a trend that could further threaten food and water security, according to a new study coauthored by Stanford environmental scientist David Lobell.

Research shows adding minerals to farmland soil could help prevent condition associated with long-lasting harmful consequences.

Minghao Qiu, a postdoctoral scholar in Earth system science and a Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow at the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health, discusses his work modeling how climate change might influence air pollution levels – and how increased air pollution from wildfires, dust, and the burning of fossil fuels might affect people’s health. 

New research shows adding real-world driving data to battery management software and computer models of battery pack performance can lead to longer-lasting, more reliable batteries.

Analysis compares innovations and policies related to plant-based and lab-grown alternatives to animal meat and dairy in the U.S. and European Union. Its findings could help ensure legislation levels the food industry playing field.