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 Farms Can Tame Hurricanes, Study Finds

Harnessing storm gales can power the U.S., according to Woods Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson
February 26, 2014 - By Wendy Koch, USA Today

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Offshore Wind Farms Could Knock Down Hurricanes

Details Woods Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson's proposal to replace traditional power sources with off-shore turbines
February 26, 2014 - By Mark Fischetti, Scientific American

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World Can Run on Wind, Water and Sunlight, Scientist Says

In-depth discussion of Senior Fellow Mark Jacobson's roadmap to a renewable energy future
February 18, 2014 - By Stephanie Paige Ogburn, Climate Wire

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Snowfall No Longer a Sure Bet, Booming Ski Towns Fight Going Bust

Quotes Senior Fellows Terry Root and Noah Diffenbaugh on the lack of snow at ski resorts
February 14, 2014 - By Alan Neuhauser, U.S. News & World Report

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