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Our convening and communications efforts connect Stanford environmental findings to those who can use them. Read on for curated Stanford environmental research and media coverage, Q&As with experts, event announcements and recaps as well as media resources. For help reaching Stanford scholars contact Woods Communications Director Chris Black at christineblack@stanford.edu
Featured News
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability's photo contest showcases affiliates' actions to combat climate change and the beauty of Earth.
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Conventional sunscreen ingredients can damage coral reefs and human health. An immunologist and a marine ecologist teamed up to develop a better approach.
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Event News Coverage
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Scholars and community leaders gathered at an environmental justice conference to discuss the importance of community-driven research, intersectional frameworks, and institutional legitimacy.
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Black Americans have long called on one another to “lift as you climb,” stressing the mutual responsibility to increase access to a work space when you are the first in your community to enter it. This guiding principle set the tone for “Breaking (and Reshaping) the Mold: Advancing Diversity in Science,” a February 9th webinar hosted by the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment.
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Stanford co-organized an official side event at the UN climate talks focused on how to accelerate the climate transition while prioritizing community engagement and development.
Upcoming Events
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Event Series
In recent years, wildfire has gone from an infrequent and distant news item to a centerstage issue spanning many consecutive weeks for urban and suburban communities. Frequent wildfires are changing everyday lives for California in numerous ways -- from public safety power shutoffs to hazardous...
The series featured stanford scholars and other experts discussing how to best address these challenges through policy, technology and research.