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

We Are on the Verge of a Sixth Mass Extinction

Discusses research led by Senior Fellow Rodolfo Dirzo
September 8, 2014 - By Joanna Rothkopf, Salon

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Biomass Burning Accounts for 18% of CO2 Emissions, Kills a Quarter of a Million People Annually

Describes new study by Woods Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson on the effects of wildfires and other burning on human health and the environment
August 5, 2014 - By Jeremy Hance, Mongabay.com

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People Want Smarter Energy Choices

Cites Stanford poll by Woods-affiliated Professor in Humanities...
August 5, 2014 - By Lesley Hunter, The Hill

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Climate Change: Carbon Soot in Wildfires Contributing to Global Warming

Describes study by Woods Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson on study that found burning biomass is playing bigger role in climate change and human health...
August 4, 2014 - By Jayalakshmi K, International Business Times

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