Ecosystem Services and Conservation

Study Finds China’s Ecosystems Have Become Healthier

New report co-authored by Senior Fellow Gretchen Daily on China's efforts to restore natural habitats
June 17, 2016 - By Te-Ping Chen, Wall Street Journal

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To Save South America's Forests Harmonize Tough Environment Rules - Study

Quotes Woods-affiliated postdoctoral scholar Yann le Polain de Waroux, lead author of deforestation study.
March 28, 2016 - By , Reuters

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Greenery (or Even Photos of Trees) Can Make Us Happier

Cites a Stanford study showing the benefits of the experience of nature co-authored by Senior Fellow Gretchen Daily (Biology)
March 17, 2016 - By Gretchen Reynolds, New York Times

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New Discoveries: Bigfoot Daddy Longlegs and a Bad Bacterium

Senior Fellow Rob Jackson (earth system science) co-authors a blog on the latest newly discovered species.
February 10, 2016 - By  Rob Jackson, Cal Academy of Sciences news

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New Discoveries: A Waving Spider, Roadkill Snake, and More!

Senior Fellow Rob Jackson (earth system science) co-authors a blog on the latest newly discovered species.
January 27, 2016 - By Rob Jackson and Molly Michelson, Cal Academy of Sciences news

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Obama Announces Moratorium on New Federal Coal Leases

Woods Consulting Professor David Hayes, also a visiting lecturer at Stanford Law School, discusses how the current federal coal program is outdated.
January 15, 2016 - By Joby Warrick and Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post

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Obama Said to Plan Suspension of New U.S. Coal Leases

Woods Consulting Professor David Hayes, also a visiting lecturer at Stanford Law School, explains why the current federal coal program is outdated.
January 14, 2016 - By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Bloomberg

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Argentine Ants Altering California's Ecosystems as Homeowners Give them Shelter

Woods Affiliate Deborah Gordon (biology) discusses why Argentine ants have been so successful at colonizing in California.
January 9, 2016 - By Laurel Hamers, San Jose Mercury News via Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Climate Change: Why Indonesia's Forests are Crucial to Emission Curbs

Senior Woods Fellow Lisa Curran (Environmental Anthropoligy) states that there's no quick fix to illegal fires being set in Indonesia.
December 3, 2015 - By Michael Holtz, Christian Science Monitor

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Study Says Meal Worms May Reduce Plastic Waste

Profiles research by Senior Fellow Craig Criddle (Civil and Environmental Engineering) and others on plastic-eating mealworms.
December 2, 2015 - By Mark Niu, CCTV America

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Tackling Plastic Pollution With Worms

Quotes Senior Fellow Craig Criddle on the surprising results of research on Styrofoam-eating mealworms.
November 4, 2015 - By Ben Gruber, Reuters

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Scientists’ Warning: Extinction of Big Land Animals Forever Alters Environment

Profiles paper co-authored by Woods Senior Fellow Elizabeth Hadly (Biology) on extinctions of large animals in North and South America since humans arrived.
October 26, 2015 - By Peter Fimrite , SF Gate

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How Climate Change is Forcing Us to Rethink National Parks

Profiles a study co-authored by Senior Woods Fellow Eric Lambin (earth system science) and Center Fellow Nicole Ardoin (education) on yellow cedars in Alaska that suggests climate change calls for new models of conservation.
October 15, 2015 - By Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor

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A Shifting Approach to Saving Endangered Species

Woods Senior Fellow Gretchen Daily (Biology) discusses how the Endangered Species Act pits land users against conservationists.
October 5, 2015 - By Erica Goode, New York Times

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Common Worms Could Solve our Global Plastic Crisis

Quotes Senior Fellow Craig Criddle on the surprising results of research on Styrofoam-eating mealworms.
September 30, 2015 - By Danny Clemens, Discovery Channel News

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Styrofoam-eating Mealworms Might Help Reduce Plastic Waste, Study Finds

Profiles research by Senior Fellow Craig Criddle and others on plastic-eating mealworms.
September 30, 2015 - By Jareen Imam, CNN

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Could Mealworms Solve Our Plastic Problem?

Quotes Senior Fellow Craig Criddle in relation to research on Styrofoam-eating mealworms.
September 30, 2015 - By Olivia Lowenberg, Christian Science Monitor

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How to Survive the Sixth Mass Extinction

Cites a paper co-authored by Senior Woods Fellow, by courtesy, Paul Ehrlich (Biology), that proves species are disappearing faster than at any time since the dinosaurs' demise. 
September 22, 2015 - By Grennan Milliken, Popular Science

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Monterey-Based Researchers Use Nature to Fight Skin-Burrowing Parasites

Quotes Woods Senior Fellow Giulio De Leo (Biology) and Woods Affiliate Susanne Sokolow on their research using prawns to fight Schistosomiasis in Senegal.
September 17, 2015 - By Diana LaScala-Gruenewald, Monterey County Weekly

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Are We Missing the Forest Through the Trees?

Quotes Woods-affiliated researcher Becky Chaplin-Kramer on how more accurate tree counts can help with assessing climate impacts and water purification and soil conservation efforts.
September 3, 2015 - By Jeff Nesbit, US News & World Report

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