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Map of circulation flows
February 22, 2016

Intense deep-ocean turbulence in equatorial Pacific could help drive global circulation

Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences

The findings could help solve an outstanding mystery about the global ocean conveyor belt and improve future climate forecasts.

Climate Change, Oceans
March 7, 2016

Fukushima five years later: Stanford nuclear expert offers three lessons from the disaster

Stanford News Service

On the fifth anniversary of the partial meltdown at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, Stanford's Rodney Ewing says we should rethink our language, reassess natural disaster risks and appreciate the links between nuclear energy and renewables.

Energy, Natural Hazards
Deforested hill
March 2, 2016

Stanford researchers find effective recipe for slowing deforestation: Companies and environmentalists working together

Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

Collaborative efforts to reduce deforestation were more than twice as effective as "confrontational" programs developed by either industry or nongovernmental organizations, according to a first-of-its kind study.

Human Dimensions and Sustainability
Mark Zoback
February 22, 2016

What's Behind the Earthquakes in Oklahoma?

Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
Research by Stanford Earth's Mark Zoback finds that the recent spike in triggered earthquakes in Oklahoma is primarily due to the injection of wastewater produced during oil production.
Energy, Natural Hazards
Woman filling containers with water
February 19, 2016

Does living near an oil or natural gas well affect your drinking water?

Precourt Institute for Energy

The answer to the question is usually ‘no,’ but there are exceptions, says Rob Jackson.

Energy
Sally Benson at podium
February 19, 2016

Decision-Making for a Low-Carbon Future

MIT Energy Initiative

Stanford’s Sally Benson talks energy systems analysis at MIT.

 

Climate Change, Energy
February 19, 2016

Hunting for the neuroscience of heat and violence

Grist
Climate Change
Green hills
February 16, 2016

Oxygen-starved oceans held back life's recovery after the 'Great Dying'

Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences

 Analysis of ancient seabed rocks from disparate locations reveal that life did not rebound until anoxia had fully ebbed.

Evolution of Earth and Life, Oceans
Houses
February 11, 2016

Will California gas leak mark a turning point In energy debate?

KQED Public Radio

The amount of methane leaking from the gas leak in Aliso Canyon is comparable to the output of whole countries, Rob Jackson says.

Climate Change, Energy
Dry riverbed
February 8, 2016

History of the 21st century CA drought

A look at the historic 2011-2016 California drought and the work of Stanford Earth faculty and researchers to better understand its causes, implications, and mitigation.
Climate Change, Food and Agriculture, Fresh Water Resources, Human Dimensions and Sustainability

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