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A new Stanford University-led study in Costa Rica reveals that restoring relatively narrow strips of riverfront forests could substantially improve... Read More
The Tule River Reservation in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains may not look much like the flat farmlands of Lowndes County,... Read More
A Stanford University study analyzes water transactions that leave water in the river, and shows how they could be scaled up to avert cuts for major... Read More
Stanford's Felicia Marcus discusses how states can utilize nature-based solutions to help meet climate targets and water objectives while enjoying... Read More
August 2, 2022 | Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
With extreme weather events on the rise around the globe, heat waves are impacting people, economies, and infrastructure. A July 28 webinar hosted by... Read More
(See video and recap from related July 28 webinar here.)
News stories of farmhands and other outdoor workers dying from heat-related impacts are... Read More
Stanford environmental biologist and global change specialist discusses recent flooding in Yellowstone National Park – and what it means for the... Read More
Horror stories of children trapped in hot cars make headlines, but air pollution and impacts from a changing climate are more constant threats.... Read More
Researchers modeled how investing in environmental conservation and protection can help San Mateo County adapt to rising seas. The findings provide... Read More