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How does climate change affect human migration and what does it mean for border policies? Learn about the complex relationship between weather and cross-border migration across different demographic groups, and the role for future policies.
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A new global study finds that extreme weather may trap many populations in place even as it increases migrations of other groups. The analysis shows that age and education strongly shape who migrates in response to severe heat, cold, floods, and droughts.
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A sweeping new analysis finds that rising global temperatures will dampen the world’s capacity to produce food from most staple crops, even after accounting for economic development and adaptation by farmers.
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A new study finds that while many Americans misjudge the relative climate impact of dozens of behaviors, they readily commit to higher-impact choices when they get more information. Willingness to engage in actions promoting larger-scale change falls off, however, if interventions focus solely on individual behavior.
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A wildfire policy expert explains how California’s ongoing fire crisis is being driven by climate change and poor urban planning. “Whole-of-society” approaches are needed, he says.
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Scholars discussed the complexities of climate action by individuals, institutions, and companies during a conference organized by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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Researchers shared how human behavior, trust, and tailored communication can boost public support for climate action and adaptation strategies during a conference hosted by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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Research suggests image search engines reinforce climate preconceptions. Better image search is key to inspiring climate action.
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Hélène Benveniste investigates how climate change is reshaping global migration patterns, what the future holds, and how countries can work together for solutions.
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Madalina Vlasceanu studies the cognitive, behavioral, and societal barriers to addressing climate change – and how to overcome them.
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Stanford researchers and others are assessing an innovative curriculum and infrastructure maintenance program that could provide a blueprint for more effective school-based sanitation and hygiene interventions.
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Programs and policies that help households go beyond stocking up on food and medical supplies to invest in longer-term protections could overcome the risk perception gap and support adaptation to rising climate-related threats.
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Experts discuss how insights from social science research can help U.S. climate policies overcome polarization and spur lasting change in consumer behavior.
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Stanford experts share their favorite tips for incorporating sustainability into your life at home, at work, and in your community.
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Marketing experts Wesley R. Hartmann, Yewon Kim, and Bryan Bollinger join Professor William P. Barnett and undergraduate student Ingrid Ackermann to discuss takeaways from a January 2023 conference held at Stanford GSB. This conference discussed the role of marketing to encourage behavioral change.
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Surveys of people exposed to wildfires and hurricanes show that negative experiences with these events are associated with elevated perceived risk for specific climate hazards and self-reported adaptation behaviors, as well as increased support for interventions. The findings could help shape public communications and policy.
