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Opinion | Climate Warnings: Don’t Blame the Scientists
November 21, 2019 | The New York Times
In a Letter to the Editor, Chris Fields defends climate scientists and discusses how advancements in science have led to better predictions and more... Read More
Steps to Reduce the Risk of Wildfires in California
November 20, 2019 | The Wall Street Journal
Michael Wara and Stanford Energy's Jim Sweeney discuss how state and federal governements can tackle the wildfire crisis.
Are blackouts here to stay? A look into the future
November 14, 2019 | E&E News
Chris Field and Michael Wara discuss the wildfires in California and PG&Es efforts to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires by cutting power... Read More
Pictured: A biogas digester system, capturing methane from cow manure for electricity.
Fearing for Its Future, a Big Utility Pushes ‘Renewable Gas,’ Urges Cities to Reject Electrification
November 13, 2019 | InsideClimate News
InsideClimate News reports on the Southern California Gas Company's efforts to prevent the electrification of buildings across California. The gas... Read More
A tractor moves across a field and creates a cloud of dust as wind turbines spin in the background.
Solar and wind energy could save groundwater
November 13, 2019
Multiple outlets reported on a recent study led by Stanford postdoc Xiaogang He that found that adding renewable energy to California's power grid... Read More
Visitors walk through a grove of redwoods in Southern California.
Tree-planting campaigns are gaining momentum, but climate researchers warn they're not a silver bullet
November 11, 2019 | NBC News
Director Chris Field is quoted in an article about the rise of "reforestation" projects. 
Paris exit makes it tougher for US to lead a green future, experts say
November 10, 2019 | The Hill
Chris Field is quoted on the impacts of the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord.
A firefighter sprays a water hose into wildfire flames.
Warming climate, population sprawl threaten California’s future with more destructive wildfires
November 9, 2019 | CNBC
Chris Field comments on the practice of using prescribed burns to prevent devastating wildfires. 
These interactive maps show exactly how nature helps us
October 23, 2019 | Popular Science
Becky Chaplin-Kramer explains the new Natural Capital Project study that produced innovative fine-scale maps of ecosystem services to better... Read More

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