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Stanford Graduate School of Business —

The conservation multiplier

A domino effect can lead politicians to rapidly deplete natural resources – or commit to safeguarding them.

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Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment —

A climate case to watch

Montana is appealing a historic ruling that found the state must consider the impact of greenhouse gas in its environmental reviews of projects. Experts discuss the impact the outcome will have across the U.S.

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Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment —

A geophysicist and a lawyer take a data-driven approach to clean water

Geophysicist Jenny Suckale and regulatory policy expert Daniel Ho discuss the data-driven approach they developed to help the EPA monitor and enforce water quality.

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The ozone-based cleaner Stanford residences and offices are using

More than 100 student residences and campus offices are using a system that turns tap water into an ozone-based disinfectant that cleans everything from laundry to bathroom surfaces.

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How to tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges

A spring-quarter course taught by Stanford professors William Barnett and Chris Field asked students to consider solutions to global predicaments. “This new generation will be known as the greatest generation ... they will be building sustainability into everything they do.”

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Stanford hosts Pac-12 Sustainability Conference

The annual event, which made its first appearance at Stanford this year, convened Pac-12 universities to discuss sustainability efforts on college campuses and athletic departments.

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Stanford Medicine —

How to climate-proof schools

Lisa Patel’s work is increasingly focused on how to improve the air in California’s K-12 public schools, where children spend 180 days per year.

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New academic-themed residence halls focus on sustainability

The Explore Energy and Outdoor houses, each home to more than 80 students, facilitate discussion about sustainability and conservation.

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Give and Go program finds new purpose for tons of unwanted items

Thirty-five bales of hay, a handful of silverware, and a guitar are just a few of the items the Give & Go program has recovered on campus as part of R&DE’s efforts to divert materials that might otherwise end up trashed.

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Stanford News —

Stanford has ambitious campus sustainability goals

Through various efforts – big and small, seen and unseen – Stanford aims to embody the future of sustainability.

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Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law —

Colombian President urges transition to green energy

Colombian President Gustavo Petro spoke at a largely student-driven event that aimed to foster dialogue about how the Stanford community can engage with Latin America.

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Dean Arun Majumdar provides an update on his listening tour

Dean Arun Majumdar’s diverse conversations with students concerned about fossil fuel funding of research, among other topics, have informed next steps the school is taking to foster community and open dialogue in addition to steps being taken by the university.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Top domestic climate advisor shares optimism

On a recent visit to campus, Ali Zaidi discussed recent efforts to tackle climate change and how effective policies can help people, too.

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Stanford Earth —

Stanford delegates present Global Carbon Budget at COP27

Stanford delegates co-hosted an event at COP27 highlighting the role cutting-edge research and solutions can play in decarbonizing the food and agricultural systems.

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Stanford’s Arun Majumdar, Yi Cui talk energy innovation

During a fireside chat Tuesday, Arun Majumdar, dean of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, and Yi Cui, director of the Precourt Institute for Energy, discussed Stanford’s role in developing clean energy solutions.

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Climate summit highlights community-level adaptations

The first-of-its-kind gathering focused on climate change adaptation and prioritized collaboration among communities, researchers, government, philanthropy, and policymakers.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

Launch party for the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

More than 500 people celebrated the opening of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability on Sept. 29. At the event, speakers emphasized the urgent need to address climate change and global sustainability challenges.

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Course inspires environmental entrepreneurs

Students are seeking solutions to complex climate and sustainability challenges through deep analysis, innovative thinking, and careful collaboration with those most affected.

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Stanford News —

Wildfire smoke is unraveling decades of air quality gains

Millions of Americans are routinely exposed to pollution at levels rarely seen just a decade ago, according to an AI model developed by Stanford researchers.

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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability —

New courses to explore intersections of Earth, climate, society

In its first year, the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability will offer a spectrum of new courses designed to attract enrollment from all corners of campus and to cultivate the deep knowledge needed to foster a sustainable future.

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Stanford Water in the West —

Historic lows for the Colorado River

As fragile ecosystems hang in the balance, new research finds that environmental water transactions – when owners of water rights are paid to leave water in the river – could provide a solution.

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A photo tour of Hopkins Marine Station

A beacon of ocean research for over 100 years, Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station in Pacific Grove has a storied history. This fall, it enters a new chapter of ocean research, education, and impact when it becomes part of the new Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability.

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Three Books theme is biodiversity

The Three Books Program culminates in discussions with the authors and guests during New Student Orientation and autumn quarter – including an in-person author panel at Stanford in September.

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Zero waste efforts lead to award winning streak

Stanford University is now a two-time first-place winner in the National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Race to Zero Waste competition for per capita recycling in the large campus division. The award reflects many new and upcoming zero waste initiatives.

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Stanford News —

Research initiative on hydrogen for decarbonization

The Stanford Energy Hydrogen Initiative will fund research to evaluate hydrogen’s role in the transition to sustainable energy and the technologies, policies, and financial mechanisms to fulfill that role.

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Stanford News —

Building smarter

Analysis presents a first-of-its-kind framework to design the most efficient mix of urban buildings along with integrated systems to supply power and water services. The approach could significantly reduce costs and pollution compared to traditional systems.

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Stanford transitions to 100 percent renewable electricity with second solar plant

Stanford completes the university’s transition to 100 percent renewable electricity as Solar Generating Station #2 begins commercial operation.

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Stanford’s new environmental justice minor

Evan Baldonado, ’23, a third-year student in the School of Engineering and co-director of Students for a Sustainable Stanford, is the first student to adopt a minor in environmental justice. The minor is offered by the Earth Systems Program, which will become part of the new school focused on climate and sustainability.

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John Kerry visits Stanford to learn about climate technologies

John Kerry, U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, visited Stanford to learn about the new school focused on climate and sustainability. The visit included campus tours and a conversation with students.

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How sustainable transportation helped one Stanford employee find her soulmate

How sustainable transportation helped one Stanford employee find her soulmate.

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