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Professor Barton “Buzz” Thompson discusses his most recent book where he proposes various strategies for solving the United States’ freshwater crisis and argues that government and water authorities can’t do it alone.
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From a single footfall to catastrophic tremors, waves of impact are all around us. The researchers at the John A. Blume Earthquake Engineering Center study the world’s vibrations – big and small.
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A recent paper examines the benefits and tradeoffs of interactions between aquaculture and small-scale fisheries across 46 case studies.
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The Haas Center for Public Service is thrilled to announce a special Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor program for 2024 focused on environmental sustainability.
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A new model taps into the power of cooperation to promote sustainable palm oil production in Indonesia.
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One of the most powerful legal forces for protecting and conserving threatened species is 50 years old, and may be in need of an update. Explore Stanford research and insights related to endangered species and the Endangered Species Act.
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Stanford experts discuss agreements related to fossil fuels, food, oceans, and more at the 2023 U.N. climate talks in Dubai and share reflections on the summit.
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InVEST version release provides Chinese and Spanish versions for the first time
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Our list includes a mix of favorites, high-impact stories, and some of our most-read research coverage from the past year.
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Planetary Health Postdoctoral Fellow Alandra Lopez investigates toxins in the environment that affect the health of people living or working nearby.
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New research from Stanford University shows wildfires can transform a natural element in soils into a cancer-causing and readily airborne metal known as chromium 6.
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A Stanford expert discusses how thinking on smaller scales about water treatment and reuse could help meet the challenges of water scarcity.
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Hunt Allcott explores how new environmental solutions can be made as effective, sustainable, and equitable as possible.
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Professor Deborah A. Sivas discusses the urgent need for effective policy interventions that address GHG emissions from a variety of heavy industries.
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Researchers at Stanford have designed an open-source process for turning sisal fibers into absorbent material for menstrual pads, creating an opportunity for the local, sustainable manufacture of hygiene products that many communities need.
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Stanford researchers highlight the urgency and importance of acknowledging emotions about climate change in research and education
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Scholars from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability discuss their hopes and expectations for international climate talks taking place this month in Dubai.
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Two new reports could help decision-makers allocate resources to mitigate the health impacts of wildfire in public TK-12 schools in California.
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The federal Commission on Accelerating Climate Action, co-chaired by Stanford ecologist and climate scientist Chris Field, calls for organizations to work together to achieve climate goals and accelerate adaptation with new recommendations.
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Researchers estimate the electricity used per square foot to cool buildings in U.S. cities will increase on average by nearly 14% for every degree of warming.
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A domino effect can lead politicians to rapidly deplete natural resources — or commit to conservation.
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Stanford Report highlights third-year E-IPER student Karli Moore and two other Stanford graduate students and Knight-Hennessy scholars who are using their fellowship to support Native and Indigenous communities, both on and off campus.
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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.
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Stanford researchers examined how often Californians visit emergency departments and found that people tend to avoid the hospital on the smokiest days.
