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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

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Launched in 2022 as Stanford University’s first new school in 75 years. For life on Earth. Forever.

 Stanford, CA United States
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Joined May 2013
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Occurring roughly every 2-7 years, the phenomenon known as El Niño is the warm phase of a natural climate cycle. This year’s El Niño is among the most extreme on record. Stanford experts explain how it works and what it means for people and ecosystems. stanford.io/3U4jw3H
The science behind the ‘super’ El Niño - Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

The science behind the ‘super’ El Niño - Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

This year’s El Niño is among the most extreme on record. Stanford experts explain how it works and what it means for people and ecosystems.

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Can earthquakes be predicted? Do earthquakes happen more at night? Stanford seismologist Ettore Biondi answers commonly searched questions about earthquakes. stanford.io/4iLcVV2
Eight earthquake questions, answered - Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Eight earthquake questions, answered - Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability

Can earthquakes be predicted? Will California fall into the ocean? Do earthquakes happen more at night? Stanford seismologist Ettore Biondi answers commonly searched questions about earthquakes.

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New findings from the largest-ever controlled test of satellite methane monitoring systems could improve efforts to identify major methane sources, eliminate leaks, and reduce emissions of the potent greenhouse gas. 🔗 stanford.io/4eAmsfd 📸 Frances Reuland
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Meet Andrés de Loera, a new assistant professor of oceans who studies how nations share, manage, conserve, and compete for marine resources. stanford.io/4yZDFHi
An ocean economist aims to inform how we use marine resources - Stanford Doerr School of Sustaina...

An ocean economist aims to inform how we use marine resources - Stanford Doerr School of Sustaina...

Andrés de Loera studies how nations share, manage, conserve, and compete for resources such as fish, minerals, and endangered marine mammals.

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New findings about Arctic phytoplankton’s life cycle could improve our understanding of how ocean carbon storage and marine food webs may shift with climate change. stanford.io/4s9RArt
Currents in an Arctic sea accelerate the sinking of carbon-carrying phytoplankton - Stanford Doerr...

Currents in an Arctic sea accelerate the sinking of carbon-carrying phytoplankton - Stanford Doerr...

Documenting the seasonal fate of these tiny marine organisms is a step toward understanding how ecosystems in the world's fastest-warming region may change as ice recedes.

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🪸 Stanford scientists have discovered a way to reverse coral bleaching at record speed in a laboratory setting, opening new possibilities for restoration. stanford.io/4hYlbzE Image by Danny Collins
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Saltwater is seeping into Maryland’s coastal forests, threatening family-owned woodlots that fuel the local economy and store carbon. Researchers are expanding a digital tool to help landowners navigate options for preserving their land and livelihoods. stanford.io/4hUNY8e
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“Our study shows that burning gas in a restaurant kitchen is as suspect as burning it in our homes,” said co-author Rob Jackson, a professor of Earth system science at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. bit.ly/4dn821C
Commercial Gas Kitchens Expose Workers to a ‘Soup of Pollution,’ High Heat | KQED

Commercial Gas Kitchens Expose Workers to a ‘Soup of Pollution,’ High Heat | KQED

A new study from Bay Area researchers found that gas-powered kitchens can expose workers to dangerous levels of indoor air pollution and heat, while all-electric kitchens are cooler and cleaner.

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Scenes from the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability community at New York Climate Week 2026 ⚡ Images by Daniel Jeon and courtesy of Stanford Alumni in Climate Tech, Monika Suhr, and Equal Ventures
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This summer, over 200 students built real-world skills through sustainability internships offered by Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability programs and university partners. stanford.io/3ViCa88
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📸 Courtesy of Laura Blackstone, Joyce Lee, SENAI Institute for Innovation and Technology, Jessie Kong
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A major milestone in valuing nature’s benefits to people: Bhutan has become the first country to adopt “gross ecosystem product” at the national level. stanford.io/4ydXOsv
Bhutan becomes first country to adopt ‘gross ecosystem product’ at national level

Bhutan becomes first country to adopt ‘gross ecosystem product’ at national level

At event co-hosted by Stanford’s Natural Capital Alliance during New York Climate Week, Bhutan’s Prime Minister announces its GEP as part of its sustainable economic development strategy.

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The Natural Capital Alliance worked with the Bhutan government to calculate GEP and will continue to support their National Statistics Bureau to apply it in policy & finance. NatCap is based in part in the Doerr School of Sustainability’s Woods Institute for the Environment.
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Researchers at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability have found strong evidence that greenhouse gases emitted since 2015 have intensified Europe’s recent heat waves. stanford.io/4znCL7l
Emissions from the past decade have made Europe’s recent heat waves worse - Stanford Doerr School...

Emissions from the past decade have made Europe’s recent heat waves worse - Stanford Doerr School...

Using artificial intelligence, climate models, and weather observations, researchers find strong evidence that greenhouse gases emitted since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement have intensified...

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Europe is particularly vulnerable in the face of a warming climate. The continent is heating up at more than twice the global average rate time.com/article/2026/09/22/…
The Past Decade’s Emissions Are Already Driving Worse Heat Waves in Europe

The Past Decade’s Emissions Are Already Driving Worse Heat Waves in Europe

Carbon released since the 2015 Paris Agreement is already having an impact.

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Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way. stanford.io/4xWGB6S
A new approach to showing when and where wildfire smoke carries toxic metals - Sustainability...

A new approach to showing when and where wildfire smoke carries toxic metals - Sustainability...

Wildfires can turn natural metals in soil into toxic, airborne particles. Stanford researchers are working to predict where these metals travel and warn people in harm’s way.

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It’s National Postdoc Appreciation Week ⭐ We’re celebrating the nearly 120 postdoctoral scholars across the school who conduct rigorous research, serve as mentors to students, and help advance knowledge, solutions, and impact for a thriving future.
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Read some of their stories and learn about our postdoctoral programs: sustainability.stanford.edu/… Image credits: Stanford School of Engineering, Drew Bird, Andrew Brodhead
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☀️ This summer, our programs reached: 52 local high school students 18 senior executives & board members from around the world 82 undergrads from Stanford & other U.S. institutions Part of our commitment to expanding educational opportunities at Stanford and worldwide.
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The rare discovery has found its way to the Doerr School of Sustainability, where it will be studied to determine its exact age and 3D printed for public outreach and education.
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'Oddly shaped rock' found in San Mateo County turns out to be huge ice age tooth sfgate.com/bayarea/article/i…
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