Research
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability draws on a deep understanding of Earth, climate, and society to create knowledge and scalable solutions for our world’s most significant and complex problems.
Discovery

Our faculty and scholars are working to drive a deeper understanding of the most important questions related to Earth, climate, and society.
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Learn about some of our latest research and discoveries.
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Nearly half of all dredge operators extract sand from protected areas of the ocean, highlighting the need to mitigate demand for the world’s most mined material.
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The Sierra Club’s executive director drew connections between civil rights, economic disparities, and the environment while offering guidance on how to achieve community-level impact at a keynote March 10.
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Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Removal projects from Stanford’s Sustainability Accelerator are underway. Here’s a look at four innovative ideas that aim to clean our atmosphere.