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Paul Ehrlich and others use highly conservative estimates to prove that species are disappearing faster than at any time since the dinosaurs' demise.
By Rob Jordan,
Agriculture and Deforestation: How to Reduce Impacts »
Researchers find that agricultural expansion along forest edges is much less damaging than within intact forest
By Rob Jordan,
How Valuing Nature is Transforming Decisions »
New studies by Natural Capital Project researchers show impact of factoring nature into economic and development decisions
By Stacey Solies,
How to Guide Consumers to Green Energy Choices »
Stanford research fellow shows that behavioral decision design can nudge people to purchase clean, renewable energy plans over fossil fuel.
By Bjorn Carey,
State-By-State Plan to Convert U.S. to 100% Clean, Renewable Energy »
Mark Jacobson and colleagues show that it's technically possible for each state to replace fossil fuel energy with entirely clean, renewable energy by 2050
By Bjorn Carey
David Lobell named William Wrigley Senior Fellow »
FSE deputy director David Lobell has been named the William Wrigley Senior Fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment and the Freeman Spogli Institute for International...
Pricing Water to Encourage Conservation »
Q & A with Stanford economist developing water demand model to inform water rate changes that meet conservation and revenue objectives
By Janny Choy,
Sanitation Solution Exceeds Expectations »
Portable dry toilet and waste service system prove effective in urban slums
By Rob Jordan,
Finding Solutions While Inspiring Students »
Unique grant program provides mentorship for students and research assistance for faculty
By Rob Jordan,
A World Without Big Plant-Eating Animals »
Stanford researcher and team of ecologists predict “enormous ecological, social and economic costs” from loss of large herbivores; offer solutions
By Rob Jordan,
Promising natural solution for disease uses mobile data to track spread
By Rob Jordan,
Human Conflict Heats Up With Global Warming »
A chance course at Stanford and a study-abroad trip to Nepal changed the trajectory of Marshall Burke’s career, leading him to a human-focused approach to studying climate change. His...
By Ker Than,
New Stanford Energy System Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions 68% »
Innovative approach to meeting energy needs will make Stanford one of the world's most energy-efficient universities. Comprehensive new system incorporates solar power for electricity...
Negotiating a Climate Pact: It All Starts With Good Data »
The Global Carbon Project provides robust data for negotiators to consider during climate talks
By Paige Miller
Future Environmental Leaders Go to Boot Camp »
Participants in Stanford's Rising Environmental Leaders Program travel to the nation's capital for D.C. Boot Camp
By Paige Miller
Record-Low Snowpack: Bad News for California, Say Stanford Experts »
The snowpack in California's mountains is at the lowest level ever recorded. The long-term effects of the drought could be devastating. We recently interviewed Stanford's Noah Diffenbaugh...
By Woods Staff,
Record-Low Snowpack and Climate Change: Experts Weigh In »
Vital Source of California Water at Lowest Level Ever
Stanford Researchers Pursue Broad Spectrum of Water Solutions »
World Water Day, designated by the United Nations to focus attention on the importance of freshwater, is March 22. Stanford researchers are developing a range of promising solutions to...
Drinking Water: Safe at the Source »
Program on Water, Health and Development researchers are developing affordable, sustainable solutions to the challenge of providing safe drinking water to nearly 1 billion people in city...
By Rob Jordan,
Environment: Ensuring Water for Nature and People »
Water in the West researchers compile best practices, forward solutions to ensure enough water is available for natural systems and people. This story is part of a series about Stanford...
By Rob Jordan,
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