News and Press Releases: Climate
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,
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,
Stanford experts view landmark Paris climate agreement as a ‘foundation for future work’
By Paige Miller,
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,
In the lead-up to the Paris climate talks, Center for Ocean Solutions experts explain why reducing carbon dioxide emissions is vital to both human and ocean health.
By Kristen Weiss,
Harnessing Sensors for Environmental Solutions »
Stanford seed funding announced to spur use of sensors and big data to solve environmental challenges
By Rob Jordan,
Global Fossil-Fuel Emissions Could Decline in 2015 »
An international research team reports that the rapid increase in global carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels has slowed in the past two years, underlining the need for action to...
By Mark Shwartz,
New documentary inspired by paper co-authored by Woods senior fellow shows way forward on environmental challenges
By Rob Jordan,
COP21: Informing Climate Agreement »
Decades of Stanford Research Underpin Global Climate Talks in Paris
By Leslie Willoughby,
Underground Solution for Solar Energy Storage »
A common criticism of a total transition to wind, water and solar power is that the U.S. electrical grid can't affordably store enough standby electricity to keep the system stable...
By Dan Stober,
Measuring Crop Yields From Space »
Stanford-led team uses satellites to measure a special light emitted by plants to estimate crop yields with more accuracy than ever before. This advance will help scientists study how...
By Laura Seaman,
Stanford Statement on Climate Change »
With an international conference on climate change approaching, Stanford issues a call for global leaders to look to universities for solutions – and highlights steps Stanford has taken...
Climate Change Requires New Conservation Models »
In a world transformed by climate change and human activity, Stanford scientists say that conserving biodiversity and protecting species will require an interdisciplinary combination of...
By Ker Than,
Climate Change as National Security Threat »
U.S. national security adviser Susan Rice calls climate change a "threat multiplier," advocates action.
By Clifton Parker,
When it comes to climate change, Stanford climate scientist Chris Field sees the big picture, and distills complex details into a cohesive whole.
By Ker Than,
Global Warming 'Hiatus' Never Happened »
A new study reveals the evidence for a recent pause in the rate of global warming lacks a sound statistical basis. The finding highlights the importance of using appropriate statistical...
By Ker Than,
El Niño Increases Likelihood of a Wet Winter »
The extraordinary strength of the present El Niño may lead to a particularly wet winter in California, but Noah Diffenbaugh and Daniel Swain say that it might not be enough to end...
By Bjorn Carey
Stanford Study: Pipeline Replacement Programs Effective »
Replacing older natural gas pipelines reduces leaks and improves consumer safety, according to research co-authored by Woods fellow
By Ker Than,
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