News & Media: Climate and Energy Policy Program

Stanford scholar testifies at California State Assembly hearing on decarbonizing building stock

August 27, 2021 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

On August 25, the California State Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy hosted an informational hearing “Beyond New Construction: Decarbonizing... Read More

Wildfire Q&A with Stanford experts: A blueprint for protecting communities and restoring a lower intensity fire regime

August 4, 2021 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

Wildfire-weary Californians may be wondering whether their state – the world’s fifth largest economy – is destined for an ever-intensifying cycle of... Read More

What the megadrought in the West means for wildfire season

April 15, 2021 | Vox

Michael Wara comments on California Gov. Gavin Newsom's new announcement about funding to help the state manage wildfires.

California unveils sweeping wildfire prevention plan amid record fire losses and drought

April 8, 2021 | Los Angeles Times

Michael Wara disucsses the importance of treating California wildfires as an emergency and why funding for prevention plans is justified.

Stanford Researchers Explore How Shifts in Federal Approaches Can Turn the Tide of Destructive Wildfires

March 23, 2021 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment

It wipes out entire communities in a matter of moments, weakens our lungs and even taints our drinking water, yet federal strategy to combat... Read More

A new California bill could help defend homes against wildfires and earthquakes

March 22, 2021 | San Francisco Chronicle

Michael Wara discusses how to provide a broad benefit to many communities in California to make them safer by putting fire protection and earthquake... Read More