Stanford Scientists Measure Crop Yields From Space

November 10, 2015

William Wrigely Senior Fellow David Lobell (Earth System Science) discusses satellite measurments of light emitted by plants to estimate crop yields with more accuracy than ever before. Read more.

Making a Living, Sustainably

October 19, 2015

Stanford initiative reconciles perceived conflicts between human prosperity and protection of natural resources. Read more.

The Annihilation of Nature

September 21, 2015

Senior Fellow Paul Ehrlich (Biology) describes the unique characteristics and chances of extinction for various species. Ehrlich's latest book, co-authored with Gerardo Ceballos and Anne Ehrlich, is The Annihilation of Nature: Human Extinction of Birds and Mammals. All proceeds from the book will go to the Navjot Sodhi Fund at the Rocky Mountain Biological Lab to support research by young conservation biologists.

Stormwater Reuse Animation

September 16, 2015

COS Explores: Human Dimensions of Coastal Marine Systems

July 17, 2015

Learn more: http://www.centerforoceansolutions.org/news-stories/center-hosts-two-workshops-interactions-between-humans-and-coastal-marine-ecosystems

Guest speakers from two recent workshops hosted by the Center for Ocean Solutions discuss the importance of interdisciplinary research in human-natural marine systems.

Stanford researchers find mental health prescription: Nature

June 30, 2015

A Stanford-led study finds quantifiable evidence that walking in nature could lead to a lower risk of depression.
Read more: http://stanford.io/1HvEgEJ

Stanford researcher warns sixth mass extinction is here

June 19, 2015

There is no longer any doubt: We are entering a mass extinction that threatens humanity's existence. That is the bad news at the center of a new study by a group of scientists including Paul Ehrlich, the Bing Professor of Population Studies in biology and a senior fellow at the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment. Ehrlich and his co-authors call for fast action to conserve threatened species, populations and habitat, but warn that the window of opportunity is rapidly closing. Read more: http://stanford.io/1RgQBMj

Doomsday Vaults, Genebanks and Plant Breeding in the Age of Climate Change

May 15, 2015

Dr. Cary Fowler visited Stanford University on May 6, 2015 to discuss the importance of collecting and preserving crop genetic diversity to cope with the future effects of climate change on the global food system. FSE director Roz Naylor introduced Dr. Fowler and FSE deputy director David Lobell moderated the discussion. Dr. Fowler's lecture was part of the Food and Nutrition Policy Symposium Series sponsored by the Center on Food Security and the Environment (FSE). FSE's full portfolio of research, publications, and events can be found at: http://fse.fsi.stanford.edu.

Professor Buzz Thompson on Need for Policy Changes to Combat Drought

April 9, 2015

Barton "Buzz" Tompson, Perry L. McCarty director of the Stanford Woods Institute, discusses California's historic drought and the urgent need for policy changes that encourage real conservation, better management of the state's water system, and incentives to foster new water technology research. He sites research done at Stanford as an example, where new technology has been developed to recycled water while also creating energy.