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Stanford researchers are working to create a unique, interdisciplinary curriculum to help students better understand both the physical and biological ocean systems and the human relationship with them.
How can air quality policies adapt to the new world of pollution trends shaped by wildfire smoke? Learn about the growing problem of air polluted by wildfire smoke, and what the data show about policies that can make a difference.
Discover thought-provoking reads on climate, culture, and the planet – handpicked by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability faculty.
From affordable housing in the Bay Area to Indigenous land rights in the Klamath River watershed, environmental scientist Sibyl Diver’s work depends on building lasting relationships.
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From affordable housing in the Bay Area to Indigenous land rights in the Klamath River watershed, environmental scientist Sibyl Diver’s work depends on building lasting relationships.
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This year’s Big Ideas for Oceans seed grants support research on seagrass ecosystems, carbon dioxide in seawater, kelp for climate mitigation, and women’s experiences working in fisheries and aquaculture.
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How can air quality policies adapt to the new world of pollution trends shaped by wildfire smoke? Learn about the growing problem of air polluted by wildfire smoke, and what the data show about policies that can make a difference.
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Stanford researchers are working to create a unique, interdisciplinary curriculum to help students better understand both the physical and biological ocean systems and the human relationship with them.
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Since its founding two decades ago, the Bill Lane Center has become a thriving community of students and researchers who examine the American West in all its complexities.
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Erin Mordecai, a senior fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment, studies mosquitos to understand how climate change is affecting the spread of infectious diseases and uses mathematical modeling to predict future outbreaks.
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At a recent event, the Natural Capital Project at Stanford hosted leaders innovating new ways to close the gap between nature’s impact on our lives and how we invest in it.
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The first fellows to depart the Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship reflect on their time at Stanford, how their research advanced sustainable energy, and where they are headed next.
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A new paper shows that countries' natural gas exports discourage investments in renewables like wind and solar, delaying their transition to clean energy.
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Halleh Balch develops nanoscale environmental sensors to probe the molecular mechanisms that underlie ocean-climate interactions and explore paths to improve water security and sustainability.
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Stanford scholars discuss ocean sustainability, high-seas protections, and interdisciplinary science at the One Ocean Science Congress and U.N. Ocean Conference.
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Information technology leader Nandan Nilekani discussed how to increase financial inclusion and create a sustainable digital economy in a recent Dean’s Lecture Series event.
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At the first Stanford Energy Postdoctoral Fellowship Annual Symposium, recent PhD graduates presented interdisciplinary solutions advancing the energy transition.
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Discover thought-provoking reads on climate, culture, and the planet – handpicked by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability faculty.
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A new Stanford-led study finds that controlled, low-intensity fires known as prescribed burns can slash wildfire intensity and dangerous smoke pollution across the western United States.
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Scientists have long known that biodiversity has increased over geological time, but corresponding trends for the sheer abundance of living things have never been calculated, until now. The findings add to data suggesting that conserving biodiversity is essential for the health of humans and our planet.
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The student package processing and delivery system will start this fall and is part of the new Mail and Package Services program announced earlier this year. The system was informed by research from a Sustainable Stanford Fellow who studied package trash and emissions on campus.
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During an event at Stanford, the vice president of environment, policy, and social initiatives at Apple and former Environmental Protection Agency head Lisa P. Jackson discussed her efforts to reduce climate impacts and create ripple effects throughout industry.
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Two Stanford assistant professors will lead interdisciplinary projects on environment and health with seed funding from the Center for Human and Planetary Health’s Early-Career Research Awards.
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A new water market model for the Colorado River basin could improve water security and restore ecosystems amid intensifying shortages.
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During the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability’s 2025 diploma ceremony, Dean Arun Majumdar reminded new graduates that inquiry is the source of innovation.
