Stanford researchers find more efficient way to drill for water Yael Lederman November 4, 2015 1 Comment With the increasing issue of the California drought, a Stanford-led project is using a new technique to detect underground water without having to reach it. Taking advantage of existing technology... Read More »
Stanford water conservation measures expanded Andrew Choi September 12, 2015 1 Comment As the California drought continues to affect millions across the state, Provost John Etchemendy Ph.D. ’82 issued a letter last month urging Stanford faculty, staff and students to do even more this... Read More »
A snowball’s chance in California Holly Moeller May 20, 2015 0 Comments Now, we have a unique opportunity as human beings: we can interpret these warning signs and make long-term plans for the future. We can begin today to prepare a gift for our own future, and for the... Read More »
Environmental justice lessons for the wilderness romantic Holly Moeller May 6, 2015 0 Comments It’s a privilege to be distanced from the world’s most pressing environmental issues. Thanks to various socioeconomic and political forces, it’s a privilege that exists only for a few –... Read More »
Sad stories lead to bad policy: Endemic intellectual laziness and the disdain for data Claire Zabel and Joseph Zabel April 30, 2015 0 Comments We seek to highlight the fact that at the university undergraduate level, at least at Stanford and likely outside of it, there is shamefully little ethical pushback against the use of stories instead... Read More »
Central Energy Facility opens ahead of schedule Alexandra Nguyen-Phuc April 7, 2015 1 Comment The Stanford Energy Systems Innovations (SESI) project’s new Central Energy Facility began full operation on March 24, eight days ahead of schedule. The plant will significantly reduce both campus... Read More »
Governor Brown announces new mandate in face of drought Elizabeth Wallace April 6, 2015 0 Comments Governor Edmund Brown issued a historic mandate last week that the California State Water Resources Control Board pass measures to reduce the amount of water used across the state by 25 percent. Read More »
Meatless Monday and the drought Asha Brundage-Moore April 5, 2015 7 Comments As temporary and permanent California residents, Stanford students all have something to gain by being environmental stewards during the drought. Small changes can go a long way to reduce one’s... Read More »