The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability is dedicated to creating a future where humans and nature thrive.
About the school
Building on Stanford University’s foundational commitment to improving lives, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability launched in 2022 as the university’s first new school in 75 years.
Departments and programs generate knowledge Institutes innovate across disciplines The Accelerator drives policy and technology solutions
Research and impact news
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Debbie Sivas discusses California's fire crisis and examines how climate change and urban development are making residents more susceptible to the dangers of fires.
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In light of the Los Angeles-area wildfires, Stanford experts spanning the fields of environmental science, medicine, and public health discuss what we know about wildfires’ health impacts, what remains a mystery, and how communities can better protect themselves from the increasingly common threat.
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Fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles County have burned thousands of structures and killed at least 10 people amid fierce winds and dry conditions. Stanford-led research shows how wildfire risks are changing, illuminates connections to climate and health, and offers promising solutions.
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