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

Climate Change to Disrupt Food Supplies, Brake Growth-UN Draft

Quotes Senior Fellow Chris Field, co-chair of working group responsible for U.N. climate change report
March 23, 2014 - By Alister Doyle, Reuters

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Wind Turbines Could Reduce Damage From Hurricanes Without Breaking Themselves

Cites research by Woods Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson about how offshore wind machines could lessen the effects of hurricanes
March 12, 2014 - By Melissa C. Lott, Scientific American

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How Talking About Climate Change Might Actually Help Democrats Win Elections

Cites polling by Woods Senior Fellow Jon Krosnick
March 11, 2014 - By Scott Clement, The Washington Post

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Chipotle: Don’t Panic About Guacamole

Quotes Woods Senior Fellow David Lobell on negative response of several crops to global warming, including avocados
March 6, 2014 - By Amrita Jayakumar, Chicago Tribune

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