Past News: 2012

Stanford Researchers Wire Kelp Forests Off California Coast »
The Kelp Forest Array, located just offshore of Stanford's Hopkins Marine Station, will provide the Power and real-time data access scientists need to monitor the effects of climate change on the California coast.
By Max McClure,

Green Bioplastics Closer to Reality »
Biodegradable plastics project with Stanford Woods Institute roots wins international award.
By Rob Jordan

Wind Could Meet Global Power Demand by 2030 »
Adapting a sophisticated climate model, researchers show that there is plenty of wind available to supply half to several times the world's total energy needs within the next two decades.
By Andrew Myers,

A Tale of Two Wests: Comparing Ecologies of Indigenous Countries »
Doug Bird, a Stanford Woods Institute-affiliated senior research scientist, discusses groundbreaking conference on ecologies of indigenous countries in Western North America and Western Australia.
By Doug Bird,

Chris Field Brings Climate Change Science to Heated Capitol Hill »
Now's the time to prepare for the heat waves, heavy rains and droughts that climate change will bring, says Stanford Woods Institute's Chris Field, a noted climate researcher.
By Rob Jordan,