Climate

The drivers and effects of climate change are interconnected, crossing physical, ecological, economic, political and ethical boundaries. Advancing solutions and deeper understanding of climate variability requires similar connectivity, as well as collaboration among scholars across Woods’ centers and programs. We support interdisciplinary research assessing the impact of climate disruption on people and planet, focusing solutions and mitigation efforts on water supplies, agricultural production, biodiversity, ecosystem health, built infrastructure and economies at the local, regional and national levels. Stanford researchers are working across disciplines and sectors to assess climate risks, reduce vulnerabilities and mitigate and adapt to the effects of global warming. See a selection of highlights from our community’s cross-cutting climate research below.

In The News

Offshore Wind Turbines Could Tame Hurricanes

Discusses study co-authored by Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson
September 28, 2014 - By Peter S. Green, The Wall Street Journal

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How Can Countries Make Progress on Global Climate Policy?

Op-ed about climate treaties co-authored by Kenneth Scheve, a Woods-affiliated professor of political science.
September 23, 2014 - By Michael M. Bechtel and Kenneth F. Scheve, Huffington Post

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Climate Change Will Disrupt Half of North America’s Bird Species, Study Says

Quotes Senior Fellow Terry Root on report that finds climate change will drive approximately 650 North American bird species to smaller spaces or new...
September 8, 2014 - By Felcity Barringer, The New York Times

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Global Warming May Mean Bye-Bye for Some Birdies

Quotes Senior Fellow Terry Root on report that finds climate change will drive approximately 650 North American bird species to smaller spaces or new...
September 8, 2014 - By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press via The Washington Post

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