News and Press Releases
Renewable Plastic From Carbon dioxide and Plants »
New technology developed by Stanford scientists could provide a green alternative to petroleum-based plastic bottles and other polyester products.
By Mark Shwartz,
Collaborative efforts between companies and environmentalists to reduce deforestation more than twice as effective as "confrontational" programs developed by either industry or...
By Rob Jordan,
Stanford scientists discover intense ocean turbulence near sea floor in equatorial Pacific. Findings could help explain oceans circulation and improve future climate forecasts.
By Ker Than,
Weighing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination From Oil and Gas Wells »
Faulty, shallow wells can leak oil and natural gas into underground drinking-water supplies, Stanford Professor Rob Jackson finds.
By Mark Shwartz,
California’s Ecosystems: The Definitive Guide »
Stanford researchers contribute to major overview of California natural resources
By Rob Jordan
Stanford Researchers Develop Freshwater Financing Framework »
Using lessons from the energy sector, Stanford researchers outline strategies to bring the nation's water infrastructure into the 21st century.
Stanford's Rising Environmental Leaders Selected »
Leadership program helps graduate students and postdoctoral scholars maximize the impact of their research
By Paige Miller
Woods Researchers on Water Future »
Woods researchers testify on water reuse, climate change effects and water innovation at hearings of California’s Select Committee on Water Consumption and Alternative Sources.
By Rob Jordan,
How to Measure Resource Tradeoffs in Times of Drought »
A new computer model developed by a Stanford scientist can be used by resource managers around the world to weigh food and energy tradeoffs when water is scarce
By Paige Miller
World's Freshwater Increasingly Vulnerable »
Stanford analysis of 119 low-income countries finds challenges in common that could inform broad solutions
By Rob Jordan,
Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration »
Young Environmental Scholars conference encourages communication across disciplines
By Paige Miller
Stanford experts view landmark Paris climate agreement as a ‘foundation for future work’
By Paige Miller,
World Forest Carbon Stocks Overestimated »
Researchers with The Natural Capital Project show how fragmentation harms forests' ability to store carbon; more restoration is needed to reconnect forest patches.
By Stacey Solie,
Disease-Carrying Parasite May Have Achilles Heel »
Stanford researchers find infected snails are more appealing to their natural predators
By Rob Jordan,
Interactive Tool Tells Story of Global Change »
Using first-person narratives, Stanford undergraduate students have created an interactive tool that shows how forces of global environmental change are manifested locally throughout...
By Rob Jordan,
Stanford-Based Program Trains Indigenous Leaders »
First Nations’ Futures Institute celebrates 10 years of preparing young trailblazers to tackle environmental, economic, social and cultural challenges in their communities.
By Rob Jordan,
Massive Gas Leak: Assessments and Solutions »
Stanford experts comment on massive California gas leak. How bad is it, and what can be done to prevent similar leaks?
By Rob Jordan,
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