The Woods Institute is now part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability
All News: Chris Field
March 26, 2020
So much has changed since work began on our March newsletter (read it here). I hope this issue finds you and your loved ones safe and well. It feels... Read More
January 20, 2020
Despite having proven effective at reducing wildfire risks, prescribed burns have been stymied by perceived and real risks, regulations and resource... Read More
December 12, 2019
Katharine Hayhoe, a professor in the public administration program at Texas Tech University and Director of the Climate Science Center at Texas Tech... Read More
September 24, 2019 | Stanford Center for Innovation in Global Health
International experts gathered at Stanford to find solutions to planetary health crises.
June 13, 2019
Stanford study estimates how much climate has influenced armed conflict risk over the last century.
Published Study
Climate as a risk factor for... Read More
June 12, 2019
Intensifying climate change will increase the future risk of violent armed conflict within countries, according to a study published today in the... Read More
May 20, 2019
A seemingly counterintuitive approach – converting one greenhouse gas into another – holds promise for returning the atmosphere to pre-industrial... Read More
May 10, 2019
California struggles to deliver safe drinking water to millions of residents. The challenges – often complex issues at the interface of human,... Read More
April 15, 2019
“As the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment turns 15, it is exciting to reflect on how far Stanford has come as a leader on environmental... Read More
