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

Do IPCC Reports Communicate Effectively?

Review of analysis co-authored by Chris Field.
August 5, 2016 - By Zahra Hirji, Inside Climate News

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California Drought, Marine Heat More Likely With Warming

Noah Diffenbaugh comments on connection between climate change and Western drought.
July 11, 2016 - By John Upton, KQED / Climate Central

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Meet the Moringa Tree, An Overqualified, Underachieving Superfood

Quotes Senior Fellow David Lobell (Earth System Science)
June 27, 2016 - By Amanda Little, The New Yorker

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Can Virtual Reality Emerge As a Tool for Conservation?

New advances in technology are sparking efforts to use virtual reality to help people gain a deeper appreciation of environmental challenges. VR...
June 27, 2016 - By Heather MIllar, Yale environment 360

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