Untapped potential: Study shows how water systems can help accelerate renewable energy adoption
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As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could help enhance grid stability and create new revenue streams.
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A Stanford fraternity is restoring native California coastal habitats and redefining what it means to be part of Greek life, one plant at a time.
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A new book by ecologists at Stanford and the National Autonomous University of Mexico advocates for earlier detection and mitigation of threats to ward off population extinction.
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According to our director, Chris Field, climate change is intensifying hurricanes by heating the ocean and adding more energy and water to a warm atmosphere.
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Utilities are proactively turning off power to prevent wildfires, sparking customer complaints. But the utilities are more worried about the liability lawsuits for starting a wildfire, says Michael Wara of CEPP.
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A happy accident made in Eric Appel's lab led to the discovery of a gel capable of protecting homes from fires.
