Climate

Climate

The drivers and effects of global climate change are interconnected. They cross physical, ecological, economic, political and ethical boundaries. Advancing solutions requires similar connectivity. The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment supports research that cuts across disciplines and sectors to assess the impact of climate disruption on people and planet. This work spans most Woods centers and programs. It focuses on water supplies, agricultural production, biodiversity, ecosystem health, built infrastructure and economies. Stanford researchers from all seven schools on campus are joining forces to analyze climate risks, reduce vulnerabilities and help people mitigate and adapt to the effects of global warming.

In The News

Hot and Violent

Features research by Center Fellow Marshall Burke (Earth System Science) on the connections between climate change and social conflict.
January 5, 2016 - By David Rotman, MIT Technology Review

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New Infrared Video Reveals Growing Environmental Disaster in L.A. Gas Leak

Woods Affiliate Adam Brandt (energy resources engineering) says substantial leaks can sometimes go completely undetected, and that there is a need to...
December 24, 2015 - By Joby Warrick, Washington Post

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Op-Ed: Climate Change is Indeed A Cause of Social Conflict

Center Fellow Marshall Burke (Earth System Science) co-authors an op-ed on the connections between climate change and social conflict.
December 17, 2015 - By Solomon Hsiang and Marshall Burke, Los Angeles Times

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Virtual Reality Could Finally Get People to Care About Climate Change

Senior Fellow Jeremy Bailenson (communication) discusses the ability of virtual reality can to encourage people care about climate change on an...
December 14, 2015 - By Chris Weller, Tech Insider

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