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July 7, 2021 | Bill Lane Center for the American West
Warnings of another severe wildfire season abound, as do efforts to reduce the risk of ignition. Yet few are taking precautions against the smoke.... Read More
July 2, 2021 | Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
Downstream of hydroelectric dams and Alberta’s oil sands, one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas is drying out. New Stanford University... Read More
July 1, 2021 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
A key factor in America’s prodigious agricultural output turns out to be something farmers can do little to control: clean air. A new Stanford-led ... Read More
June 30, 2021 | Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
In a 34-year global analysis, researchers found that photosynthesis – an important process for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and... Read More
June 28, 2021 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
Governments need to double down on investments and innovation in educating youth and communities about the environment if future generations are to... Read More
June 23, 2021 | Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
Stanford researchers discuss the role of environmental justice in their work and life.
June 21, 2021 | Stanford Natural Capital Project
By 2050, more than 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities. Natural Capital Project researchers have developed software that shows... Read More
June 17, 2021 | Stanford School of Medicine
Air levels of pollen and mold spores in the San Francisco Bay Area are elevated for about two more months per year than in past decades, and higher... Read More
June 15, 2021 | Stanford School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences
Stanford scientists demonstrate a new way to assess sites for groundwater storage using soil measurements and a geophysical system towed by an all-... Read More
