People&Planet is the Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment’s monthly newsletter, sharing Stanford research, people in the news, programs and events related to the environment. Read past issues
Late last month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $100 million research grant to the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) to lead... Read More
The Amazon is burning at the hands of humankind, but the jungle might just come back to bite those who are responsible. Literally.
A new study by... Read More
Woods-funded research shows how the ways climate scientists explain their predictions about the impact of global warming can either promote or limit... Read More
A model that processes satellite imagery can accurately predict whether homes have access to piped water and sanitation, what crop yields will look... Read More
A preventive treatment developed by Stanford researchers could greatly reduce the incidence and severity of wildfires. The approach, outlined Sept.... Read More
On Sept. 26, the most powerful tool for protecting animals and plants in the U.S. will lose some teeth. That’s when new rules will alter the... Read More