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A new study shows that while Colombia is protecting biodiversity and cultural diversity, both remain mostly inaccessible to tourists.
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Natural Capital Project scientists share thoughts on the growing global coalition aiming to sustain nature and a livable planet, and its intersections with climate change.
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Negotiators met last week for a U.N. climate change conference marked by severe disagreement over how much wealthy nations owe developing nations to help decrease emissions and build climate resilience. Stanford experts discuss the conference’s outcome, how a potential Trump administration withdrawal from global climate talks might affect the U.S., and more.
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A collaboration between Stanford researchers and Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, Brazil is turning tons of hospital textile waste into new products through upcycling. This innovative initiative not only reduces environmental impact but also empowers local seamstresses, creating economic opportunity for vulnerable communities.
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Scholars and government leaders including California Attorney General Rob Bonta discussed the future of climate action and clean energy during a conference focused on democracy and 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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Stephen Luby and Jenna Forsyth have spent years examining the widespread presence of lead, including in some commonly consumed products. They discuss the prevalence of lead and share insights on food safety policies, education, and lead-free alternatives.
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Scientists and storytellers discuss the urgent need for technology to deepen understanding, democratize data, and inspire collective action for the ocean.
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Amid growing pressure to report on nature-related risks and impacts, an open-source footprinting tool offers a scientific and transparent approach.
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Sarah Johnson, ’16, MBA ’22, sees promise in fixing broken digital devices.
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A new play combines science and art to raise awareness about overlooked climate impacts and spark conversations to identify solutions.
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The Chinese Academy of Sciences-based Natural Capital Project researcher discusses efforts to assess the effects of urban nature on mental health and wellbeing.
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Assistant Professor of chemical engineering and of civil and environmental engineering William Tarpeh brings his love of problem-solving to his research.
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The possibility of detecting a pocket of habitable water under the surface of Europa is just one of the reasons to be excited about NASA's mission, says Dustin Schroeder, an expert in using radar to assess glaciers and a member of Clipper's science team.
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The World Bank president discussed why he sees efforts to end poverty and spread prosperity as inseparable from issues related to climate change, conflict, pandemics, and food security in a conversation with leaders from the Hoover Institution and the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.
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The director of the Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health and senior fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment says increasing women’s participation in discussions about climate change and health is key to finding solutions that will benefit a broad range of people.
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New research shows E.V. tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act have decreased climate pollution and boosted American car manufacturers – at relatively high cost to taxpayers. The policy could have been more beneficial if it provided larger tax credits to cleaner, more efficient vehicles.
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U.S. tropical cyclones, including hurricanes, indirectly cause thousands of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm. Understanding why could help minimize future deaths from hazards fueled by climate change.
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As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could help enhance grid stability and create new revenue streams.
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Steve Davis has taken an unconventional path from philosophy to Earth system science and research showing how decisions related to food, energy, and trade affect climate outcomes.
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Join us for a livestream of a Big Ideas in Sustainability event featuring Ajay Banga, president of The World Bank Group, beginning at 3:30 p.m. PDT on October 1, 2024.
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Solomon Hsiang combines data science, natural science, and social science to answer key policy questions about climate change and other fundamentally global problems.
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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.