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Q&A: Solar geoengineering as the “airbags” of a robust climate response
June 16, 2023 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
Solar geoengineering – artificially reflecting sunlight back into space – is a double-edged sword. It would cool the rapidly warming planet, but is... Read More
Stanford graduate student Metta Nicholson preparing to test a gas stove in Bakersfield, Calif.
Study finds combustion from gas stoves can raise indoor levels of chemical linked to a higher risk of blood cell cancers
June 16, 2023 | Stanford News Service
About 47 million homes use natural gas or propane-burning cooktops and ovens. Stanford researchers found that cooking with gas stoves can raise... Read More
The course Imagining Adaptive Societies used science fiction as a jumping off point for discussing the potential for a better future.
Course asks students to envision a better future
June 15, 2023 | Stanford Report
With science fiction as inspiration, faculty encouraged students in the course Imagining Adaptive Societies to imagine a future where people thrive... Read More
Bright Award winner Anderson Jean presented with the Bright Award by Professor Buzz Thompson
Award Ceremony for Haitian Conservationist Marks 10th Anniversary of Stanford Bright Awards
June 12, 2023 | Stanford Law School
On June 1, Haitian conservationist and biodiversity champion Anderson Jean received Stanford University’s highest environmental prize, the Bright... Read More
On a Rapidly Warming Planet, Home Is a Luxury
June 8, 2023 | The Nation
Gabrielle Wong-Parodi comments on the psychological impacts on human migration.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires shrouds the New York City skyline on June 7, 2023.
Wildfire smoke and air quality
June 7, 2023 | Stanford Earth Matters
Wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires is polluting air across much of the northeastern US. Explore Stanford research about wildfire smoke, health... Read More
A new, artistic perspective on plastic waste
June 7, 2023 | Stanford Scope Blog
Desiree LaBeaud, MD, and New York artist Jean Shin collaborate to spread awareness about plastic pollution.
On June 7, during what experts are calling "the worst wildfire day on record in the U.S. since 2006, by far," the New York City skyline turned progressively hazy and orange due to wildfire smoke drifting in from Canada.
As Canada's wildfires send smoke across the U.S., Lane Center experts have these safety tips
June 7, 2023 | The Bill Lane Center for the American West
Stanford researchers offer practical tips to mitigate harm from wildfire smoke.
Faculty Women’s Forum announces 2023 award winners
June 5, 2023 | Stanford Report
Gabrielle Wong-Parodi and other Stanford faculty win awards for their support of women. 

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