Climate

Can Stanford’s Deep Dive Into Virtual Reality Help Save the Oceans?

Review of Stanford Ocean Acidification Experience, a virtual reality science education tool developed in the lab of Senior Fellow Jeremy Bailenson (Communication).
October 19, 2016 - By Tekla S. Perry, IEEE Spectrum

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To Save the Planet, First Put On a VR Headset

Discusses study co-authored by Jeremy Bailenson showing that virtual reality simulations caused a greater sense of empathy than a similar video-only experience.
October 3, 2016 - By Jamie Condliffe, MIT Technology Review

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Using Virtual Reality to Avoid Catastrophe

Profile of work in lab of Senior Fellow Jeremy Bailenson (Communication) to use virtual reality as an environmental behavior change tool.
September 23, 2016 - By Marlene Cimons, Popular Science

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Future Climate Change Field Test Doesn't Make Earth Greener

A new study from Chris Field puts to rest idea that increased carbon dioxide from climate change makes plants greener.
September 5, 2016 - By Seth Borenstein and Alicia Chang, Associated Press

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A Transcript of Jill Stein’s Meeting with The Washington Post Editorial Board

Cites research by Mark Jacobson showing that metrics of health would improve with phase out of fossil fuels.
August 25, 2016 - By Post Opinions Staff, Washington Post

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Global Warming Means Smoggier Autumns in US Southeast: Study

Quotes Chris Field on "indirect mechanisms" of climate change risks.
August 23, 2016 - By , The Times of India (via AP)

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This is the ‘Fuse’ That Ignites California’s Explosive Fires

Quotes Noah Diffenbaugh on California's historic drought.
August 19, 2016 - By Darryl Fears, Washington Post

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July Was Hottest Month on Record

Quotes Chris Field on new era of extreme weather.
August 16, 2016 - By Seth Borenstein, Boston Globe (via Associate Press)

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Bracing Ourselves for the Climate Tipping Point

Chris Field and Katharine Mach discuss upcoming meeting of IPCC in Geneva.
August 16, 2016 - By Eric Holthaus, Pacific Standard

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Divided America: Temperatures rise, US splits

Cites Woods-funded survey findings about commonalities and differences in climate change beliefs among Republicans and Democrats.
August 15, 2016 - By Seth Borenstein, San Francisco Chronicle (via Associated Press)

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World War Mentality Needed to Beat Climate Change

Cites research by Mark Jacobson.
August 15, 2016 - By Erika Bolstad, Scientific American (via Climate Wire)

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Charlie Rose Interview with Jeremy Bailenson

Charlie Rose talks with Jeremy Bailenson about potential of VR to change to change human behavior, including actions -- like reducing travel and commuting -- with implications for global climate change.
August 12, 2016 - By , PBS: Charlie Rose

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Uncertainty Can't Be an Excuse for Climate Inaction, Researchers Argue

Chris Field warns of the dangers of not modifying climate change risks.
August 11, 2016 - By Zahra Hirji, Inside Climate News

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Tax Carbon, California — The Rest of the Nation Will Thank You

Michael Wara discusses replacing cap-and-trade program with carbon tax.
August 10, 2016 - By Michael Wara, Adele Morris and Jerry Taylor, Los Angeles Times

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Ginger Zee Uncorks the Mystery Behind Napa Valley's Tasty Wine

Noah Diffenbaugh discusses microclimates in relation to Napa Valley wineries.
August 9, 2016 - By ABC News, ABC News

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If Clinton Wins, America Can Look to California for Cutting Carbon

Michael Wara gives his thoughts on energy in relation to the next presidency.
August 8, 2016 - By Nick Stockton, Wired

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'The world will miss climate targets': Scientists warn the 1.5°C limit on global warming is close to being broken

Chris Field on challenge of staying below global warming limit.
August 7, 2016 - By Press Association and Ryan O'Hare, Daily Mail

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Scientists Warn World Will Miss Key Climate Target

Chris Field gives his thoughts on future goals regarding climate change.
August 6, 2016 - By Robin McKie, The Guardian

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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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Christine Black

Writers/Editors
Rob Jordan
Ian Fitzgerald
Michelle Horton
Devon Ryan
Kristen Weiss

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Cheri Larsh Arellano, Conscious Creative

Video Production
Rob Jordan
Ian Fitzgerald

Website Programming & Development
Keith Iverson

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