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Earlier this quarter, we honored 2025 Alumni Award recipients for their significant contributions to civil, business, and academic communities. Attendees also connected with current undergrads who shared findings from their summer research projects. Congrats to the awardees & student researchers!
November 13, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Earlier this quarter, we honored 2025 Alumni Award recipients for their significant contributions to civil, business, and academic communities. Attendees also connected with current undergrads who shared findings from their summer research projects. Congrats to the awardees & student researchers!
The global climate summit known as #COP30 begins today in Belém, Brazil. Explore insights from scholars attending the conference, related events, and more: sustainability.stanford.edu/stanford-cop30
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November 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The global climate summit known as #COP30 begins today in Belém, Brazil. Explore insights from scholars attending the conference, related events, and more: sustainability.stanford.edu/stanford-cop30
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Next week is the start of the UN climate summit known as COP30. Ahead of this year’s conference, three Stanford experts discuss climate progress, leadership, and topics to watch: stanford.io/4oAi96O
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November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Next week is the start of the UN climate summit known as COP30. Ahead of this year’s conference, three Stanford experts discuss climate progress, leadership, and topics to watch: stanford.io/4oAi96O
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Introducing the Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast, a new series that highlights how university research moves beyond the lab to shape real-world impact.
In the first episode, a materials scientist and startup co-founder discuss batteries, AI, and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/496OmxE
In the first episode, a materials scientist and startup co-founder discuss batteries, AI, and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/496OmxE
November 6, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Introducing the Stanford Ecopreneurship Podcast, a new series that highlights how university research moves beyond the lab to shape real-world impact.
In the first episode, a materials scientist and startup co-founder discuss batteries, AI, and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/496OmxE
In the first episode, a materials scientist and startup co-founder discuss batteries, AI, and entrepreneurship. bit.ly/496OmxE
According to new research, shark species with specialized traits are at most risk of extinction.
But if threats like overfishing are addressed, scientists say the trend toward extinction could still likely be reversed.
But if threats like overfishing are addressed, scientists say the trend toward extinction could still likely be reversed.
Survival of the blandest: Unusual sharks face highest extinction risk
An analysis of shark tooth shapes, a proxy for body size and diet, reveals species with specialized traits are most at risk of extinction. The findings are the latest example of the biodiversity crisi...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
According to new research, shark species with specialized traits are at most risk of extinction.
But if threats like overfishing are addressed, scientists say the trend toward extinction could still likely be reversed.
But if threats like overfishing are addressed, scientists say the trend toward extinction could still likely be reversed.
A new analysis shows how having more power lines buried underground could help shorten blackouts tied to extreme weather. Explore the data: stanford.io/3WOWqvH
Slow progress on burying power lines leaves U.S. grid vulnerable to extreme weather
Analysis by Stanford researchers shows how strategic investment in undergrounding power lines could shave hours off some long lasting blackouts tied to extreme weather.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A new analysis shows how having more power lines buried underground could help shorten blackouts tied to extreme weather. Explore the data: stanford.io/3WOWqvH
“I’m most excited to decipher the key drivers behind the emerging dominance of China in clean energy industries during the last decade. We’re working to understand how lessons from China’s experience may inform the energy transition process in other countries.” Meet new professor Shanjun Li:
Uncovering policy lessons from the rise of clean energy industries in China
Stanford economist Shanjun Li models how policy choices in the U.S., China, and around the world shape the energy transition and give rise to clean energy leaders.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
“I’m most excited to decipher the key drivers behind the emerging dominance of China in clean energy industries during the last decade. We’re working to understand how lessons from China’s experience may inform the energy transition process in other countries.” Meet new professor Shanjun Li:
“Quite remarkable”: By solving the famous Poisson statistical model, new research could enable the design of better, stronger, cheaper materials.
Researchers solve model that can improve sustainable design, groundwater management, nuclear waste storage, and more
Scientists can now accurately determine where randomly distributed components appear in concrete, soil, and other common materials using a statistical model. The findings could enable the design of be...
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October 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
“Quite remarkable”: By solving the famous Poisson statistical model, new research could enable the design of better, stronger, cheaper materials.
At a recent event at Stanford, two energy leaders described an often overlooked step that organizations can take to reduce their environmental impact: improving energy efficiency.
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To reduce emissions while increasing profit, aim for efficiency
Delta Electronics leader Yancey Hai and energy efficiency expert Amory Lovins shared advice for companies, countries, and students in Stanford’s Big Ideas in Sustainability series.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
At a recent event at Stanford, two energy leaders described an often overlooked step that organizations can take to reduce their environmental impact: improving energy efficiency.
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A Stanford law clinic’s case for the Pit River Tribe has culminated in the designation of Sáttítla Highlands as a national monument, reflecting decades of commitment from tribal members, advocates, and scholars. stanford.io/46Q19TF
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Charting the journey of sacred Sáttítla to national monument status
The Environmental Law Clinic’s case for the Pit River Tribe culminated in the designation of Medicine Lake Highlands as a national monument, reflecting decades of commitment from students and tribal a...
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October 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
A Stanford law clinic’s case for the Pit River Tribe has culminated in the designation of Sáttítla Highlands as a national monument, reflecting decades of commitment from tribal members, advocates, and scholars. stanford.io/46Q19TF
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“We need to think about how we take our solutions to the world and how we do that fast.” –Scott Fendorf, professor of Earth system science, on turning research into real-world solutions
Read about carbon removal company Terradot, which grew out of work between Fendorf and a Stanford undergrad:
Read about carbon removal company Terradot, which grew out of work between Fendorf and a Stanford undergrad:
Scientists seek to turbocharge a natural process that cools the Earth
Terradot, a carbon removal company, is using “enhanced rock weathering” to sequester carbon by spreading crushed volcanic rock over farmland.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“We need to think about how we take our solutions to the world and how we do that fast.” –Scott Fendorf, professor of Earth system science, on turning research into real-world solutions
Read about carbon removal company Terradot, which grew out of work between Fendorf and a Stanford undergrad:
Read about carbon removal company Terradot, which grew out of work between Fendorf and a Stanford undergrad:
How does climate change impact human migration? What efforts can reduce climate vulnerability?
Explore insights based on research from Hélène Benveniste, assistant professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/4h5ulJS
Explore insights based on research from Hélène Benveniste, assistant professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/4h5ulJS
4 key facts about climate change and human migration
How does climate change affect human migration and what does it mean for border policies? Learn about the complex relationship between weather and cross-border migration across different demographic g...
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October 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
How does climate change impact human migration? What efforts can reduce climate vulnerability?
Explore insights based on research from Hélène Benveniste, assistant professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/4h5ulJS
Explore insights based on research from Hélène Benveniste, assistant professor of environmental social sciences: stanford.io/4h5ulJS
Congratulations to William Tarpeh, assistant professor of chemical engineering and of civil and environmental engineering, who has been recognized as a 2025 MacArthur Fellow 🌟
Congratulations to 2025 #MacFellow William Tarpeh! The Stanford chemical engineer is working on sustainable and practical solutions to treat wastewater and recover valuable mineral resources.
🗞️: stanford.io/3IZIBqF
🗞️: stanford.io/3IZIBqF
October 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Congratulations to William Tarpeh, assistant professor of chemical engineering and of civil and environmental engineering, who has been recognized as a 2025 MacArthur Fellow 🌟
A few highlights from our scholars at #ClimateWeekNYC:
🚀 Sharing about the Climate Tech Atlas, a new resource developed with Breakthrough Energy + other collaborators
🌎 Discussing climate innovation and food security research opportunities
🎤 Showcasing expertise at the Sustainability Accelerator
🚀 Sharing about the Climate Tech Atlas, a new resource developed with Breakthrough Energy + other collaborators
🌎 Discussing climate innovation and food security research opportunities
🎤 Showcasing expertise at the Sustainability Accelerator
September 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
A few highlights from our scholars at #ClimateWeekNYC:
🚀 Sharing about the Climate Tech Atlas, a new resource developed with Breakthrough Energy + other collaborators
🌎 Discussing climate innovation and food security research opportunities
🎤 Showcasing expertise at the Sustainability Accelerator
🚀 Sharing about the Climate Tech Atlas, a new resource developed with Breakthrough Energy + other collaborators
🌎 Discussing climate innovation and food security research opportunities
🎤 Showcasing expertise at the Sustainability Accelerator
Over 100 planetary scientists from around the Bay Area recently gathered at Stanford to connect and discuss their research. Highlights:
📸 Laura Schaefer and Michelle Hill
📸 Laura Schaefer and Michelle Hill
September 29, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Over 100 planetary scientists from around the Bay Area recently gathered at Stanford to connect and discuss their research. Highlights:
📸 Laura Schaefer and Michelle Hill
📸 Laura Schaefer and Michelle Hill
Paula Welander, a microbiologist and professor at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, joined @scifri.bsky.social last week to talk about how studying ancient evidence of tiny organisms can help us understand the origins of life on Earth. ⬇️
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How did life begin? A microbiologist digs into fossilized clues from ancient microbes to help answer one of science’s biggest questions.
The Humble Microbe Could Help Us Understand Life Itself
Unlocking the basic science of microbes, especially those that live in extreme environments, could help us find life elsewhere in the universe.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Paula Welander, a microbiologist and professor at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, joined @scifri.bsky.social last week to talk about how studying ancient evidence of tiny organisms can help us understand the origins of life on Earth. ⬇️
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“I’m doing something that’s merging geology and geochemistry with spacecraft. This is something I’ve been interested in since I was a kid. A lot of people in my field are obsessed with aliens, but I always was obsessed with rocks and planetary bodies.”
Meet Eva L. Scheller, new assistant professor:
Meet Eva L. Scheller, new assistant professor:
Shaping planetary sciences at Stanford
Eva Scheller designs and plans spacecraft instruments, including Mars rovers and satellites, and analyzes the data to understand the formation, evolution, and habitability of planetary bodies.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
“I’m doing something that’s merging geology and geochemistry with spacecraft. This is something I’ve been interested in since I was a kid. A lot of people in my field are obsessed with aliens, but I always was obsessed with rocks and planetary bodies.”
Meet Eva L. Scheller, new assistant professor:
Meet Eva L. Scheller, new assistant professor:
Learn about the Climate Tech Atlas (climatetechatlas.com), a new, free-to-use platform to identify opportunities for building a clean, affordable, and energy-abundant future.
Exclusive: Some of the biggest names in climate tech are forming a new coalition to map out the future of decarbonization.
Exclusive: Climate Tech Leaders Form New Coalition to Map Out the Future of Decarbonization
Elemental Impact, Breakthrough Energy, Speed & Scale, Stanford, Energy Innovation, and McKinsey are all partnering to form the “Climate Tech Atlas.”
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September 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Learn about the Climate Tech Atlas (climatetechatlas.com), a new, free-to-use platform to identify opportunities for building a clean, affordable, and energy-abundant future.
In a record-breaking discovery, scientists found that algae living in the Arctic ice are active in -15 C – the lowest-temperature movement ever recorded in complex, living cells.
Studying their activity could help us better understand the ecology of the Arctic.
Studying their activity could help us better understand the ecology of the Arctic.
Scientists uncover extreme life inside the Arctic ice
For the first time, researchers report that Arctic algae can hustle along in -15 C – the lowest-temperature movement ever recorded in complex, living cells.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In a record-breaking discovery, scientists found that algae living in the Arctic ice are active in -15 C – the lowest-temperature movement ever recorded in complex, living cells.
Studying their activity could help us better understand the ecology of the Arctic.
Studying their activity could help us better understand the ecology of the Arctic.
A new study shows that companies disclose little about their impacts on the ocean. Identifying these gaps could help improve corporate reporting in the future. stanford.io/4mSxyOX
Corporate impacts on marine ecosystems are under-reported, according to a new paper led by @oceansolutions.stanford.edu Jean-Baptiste Jouffray. These insights can help improve reporting frameworks with ocean-specific needs.
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Corporate reports miss the mark on ocean health
A new paper reveals major gaps in how companies disclose their impacts on the ocean.
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September 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A new study shows that companies disclose little about their impacts on the ocean. Identifying these gaps could help improve corporate reporting in the future. stanford.io/4mSxyOX
A new study explains how extreme weather can push some groups to move across borders while trapping many others in place.
When weather-related disasters strike, age and education strongly shape who migrates, the analysis shows.
When weather-related disasters strike, age and education strongly shape who migrates, the analysis shows.
Study finds extreme weather changes who migrates, not just how many
A new global study finds that extreme weather may trap many populations in place even as it increases migrations of other groups. The analysis shows that age and education strongly shape who migrates ...
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September 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A new study explains how extreme weather can push some groups to move across borders while trapping many others in place.
When weather-related disasters strike, age and education strongly shape who migrates, the analysis shows.
When weather-related disasters strike, age and education strongly shape who migrates, the analysis shows.
Using a new tool, researchers were able to detect thousands of previously unseen earthquakes in a volcanic area in Italy. Their approach could be adapted to improve understanding of earthquake risk in other areas with seismic monitoring systems.
Read about the study: stanford.io/3JPrIPO
Read about the study: stanford.io/3JPrIPO
AI model reveals hidden earthquake swarms and faults in Italy’s Campi Flegrei
A new AI model detects thousands of previously unseen earthquakes in near real time, helping scientists understand changes in an Italian volcanic area where earthquakes have been intensifying since 20...
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September 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Using a new tool, researchers were able to detect thousands of previously unseen earthquakes in a volcanic area in Italy. Their approach could be adapted to improve understanding of earthquake risk in other areas with seismic monitoring systems.
Read about the study: stanford.io/3JPrIPO
Read about the study: stanford.io/3JPrIPO
Solomon Hsiang, a professor of environmental social sciences, applies data science methods to reveal the long-term economic and health impacts of extreme weather events and inform decisions about how to mitigate them. Here are four essential facts from his research.
4 key facts about extreme weather and disaster relief
How do extreme weather events and disasters affect communities long term? Solomon Hsiang explains the consequences for economic growth and human health, and how research can inform better emergency ma...
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August 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Solomon Hsiang, a professor of environmental social sciences, applies data science methods to reveal the long-term economic and health impacts of extreme weather events and inform decisions about how to mitigate them. Here are four essential facts from his research.
Findings from a recent study could upend the conventional view of how rivers have shaped continents over time.
It’s “a significant revision to our understanding of the history of the Earth,” said lead author Michael Hasson.
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It’s “a significant revision to our understanding of the history of the Earth,” said lead author Michael Hasson.
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The rise of plant life changed how rivers move, study shows
Research reveals that unvegetated meandering rivers can geologically masquerade as braided rivers, suggesting they were much more common in the first 90 percent of Earth’s history than previously thou...
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August 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Findings from a recent study could upend the conventional view of how rivers have shaped continents over time.
It’s “a significant revision to our understanding of the history of the Earth,” said lead author Michael Hasson.
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It’s “a significant revision to our understanding of the history of the Earth,” said lead author Michael Hasson.
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With support from the Sustainability Accelerator at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, researchers have shown that, compared to green peas, a variety of black peas with a 3,000-year legacy in the Trans-Himalayas is more nutritious and climate resilient.
Study reveals benefits of traditional Himalayan crops
Stanford researchers discovered that a nearly forgotten variety of black peas from the northwest Himalayas in India is genetically distinct from other peas and outperforms them.
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August 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
With support from the Sustainability Accelerator at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, researchers have shown that, compared to green peas, a variety of black peas with a 3,000-year legacy in the Trans-Himalayas is more nutritious and climate resilient.