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

Federal Climate Assessment Report Pegs Climate Change as Culprit for Rising Temperatures, Seas

Quotes Woods Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson on the need to focus more heavily on solutions to the rise of carbon dioxide levels
May 8, 2014 - By Tim Profeta, National Geographic

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How a Few Species Are Hacking Climate Change

Describes Woods Senior Fellow Steve Palumbi's research findings of two different mechanisms by which organisms can adapt to heat
May 6, 2014 - By Emmy Marris, National Geographic

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Bumper Corn Looks Dicey in Drought

Quotes Woods Senior Fellow David Lobell on corn's sensitivity to higher temperatures
May 5, 2014 - By Cindy Graber, Scientific American

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Heat-Hardy Corals Could Help Save Dying Reefs

Describes Woods Senior Fellow Steve Palumbi's study of heat-tolerant corals
May 1, 2014 - By Rosanne Skirble, Voice of America

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