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

What Killed Off the Woolly Mammoth? Climate Change

Woods Senior Fellow Chris Field (Humanities and Sciences) discusses concerns with rapid climate change.
July 24, 2015 - By Henry Gass, Christian Science Monitor

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State Proposes $1.5-Million Fine of Water District for Improper Diversions

Quotes Woods Co-Director and Senior Fellow Buzz Thompson on the degree of authority the State Water Board has over water rights holders.
July 20, 2015 - By Matt Stevens, LA Times

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More Wildfires Burning More Forest May Become the New Normal

Senior Fellow Chris Field (Humanities and Sciences) discusses the links between climate change and increases in fire risk.
July 15, 2015 - By Malavika Vyawahare and ClimateWire , Scientific American

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California's Missing Water Fell On Boston Instead, As Snow

Quotes Senior Fellow Chris Field (Humanities and Sciences) on how climate change can impact weather patterns, and Senior Fellow Dick...
July 13, 2015 - By Rupa Shenoy, WGBH News

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