News and Press Releases: Sustainable Development
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New Approach to Bird Conservation Benefits People and Nature »
Using this approach, Stanford researchers find that preserving small patches of tropical forest in farming landscapes could help achieve a broad set of conservation goals
By Paige Miller
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Software Solution Balances Impacts of Development Projects »
A powerful new software program provides more effective accounting of the impacts of development projects and offers possible remedies to the ecological damage they cause
By Rob Jordan,
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Marking a Decade of Cross-Cutting Collaboration »
Woods anniversary symposium reflects on progress made and challenges ahead for Stanford researchers seeking environmental solutions
By Rob Jordan,
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Environmental Risk and Resilience: A Learning Experience »
Innovative online and on-campus course for decision-makers promises unique and valuable learning experience
By Rob Jordan,
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Costa Rica President Visits Future Environmental Leaders »
Solis meets with participants in new leadership program co-developed by INOGO
By Rob Jordan,
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Computer Model Examines Fate of Indigenous Peoples »
Modern cultures and technologies have crept into the most isolated communities in the world. Stanford scientists have developed software to better understand how outside forces can affect...
By Bjorn Carey,
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Moving Closer to a Sustainable Future »
Initiative to empower residents of ecologically valuable region moves closer to sustainability goals
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Materials by Design for a Sustainable Future »
Conference highlights Stanford research on promising technologies for clean energy, renewable materials
By Rob Jordan,
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Imitating Nature to Solve Human Challenges »
Biologist, innovation consultant and author Janine Benyus discusses biomimicry - solving human problems through imitation of natural systems
By Rob Jordan,
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Woods Fellow Bill Durham on Danger to Darwin's Paradise »
Bill Durham, a Stanford Woods Institute senior fellow led a Stanford group exploring tensions between conservation and development in the Galapagos Islands. The group witnessed how the...
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Stanford’s Environment and Energy Building Achieves ‘Platinum’ Grade »
U.S. Green Building Council awards highest certification for sustainability in operations and maintenance to Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building
By Christine Harrison,
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Hiding in Plain Sight: Factoring the Environment Into Human Health »
A special report in Stanford Medicine magazine looks at the connection between health and the environment through the work of Stanford Woods Institute senior fellows and others
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Stanford Woods Institute Announces 2013 Environmental Venture Projects »
Seven interdisciplinary research studies propose practical solutions to major sustainability challenges
By Terry Nagel,
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New Software Promotes Nature's Delivery of Clean Water »
Free, open-source software tool identifies cost-effective ways to invest in water
By Elizabeth Rauer,
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A Green and Blue Revolution in Africa? »
Water expert discusses path toward food and water security for Africa
By Ashley Dean,
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How to Feed the World Without Deforesting the Planet »
Globalization is driving widespread land conversion for agriculture, but it can also be a force for responsible land use
By Rob Jordan,
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Showcasing Environmental Breakthroughs »
Stanford Woods Institute researchers demonstrate cutting-edge environmental technologies at Stanford sustainability event
By Terry Nagel,
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New Online Homes for Emerging Programs »
Stanford Woods Instituted-supported programs get new websites
By Rob Jordan,
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