The pivotal paper below on accelerating the renewable energy transition while benefitting all tribal entities grew from a Woods #UncommonDialogue ! Learn more about Uncommon Dialogues here ➡️ stanford.io/3xGIRoG.

This week’s #NatCapImpact : fostering confidence in climate-smart investments.

In the Bahamas, a NatCap research team used #InVEST to show where @IDB investments in coastal ecosystems could support a more storm-resilient future.

Read on: bit.ly/4aTGVHx

Ongoing water scarcity on the #COriver threatens an ecosystem supporting 40 million people & 5.5 million acres of farmland. Now, a Stanford team Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research has developed an elaborate plan for a new water market that delivers water to those who need it most: stanford.io/3JiKxHl

New institute @StanfordDoerr will study what drives transitions to #sustainability
The Sustainable Societies Institute will focus on understanding change in systems where people and nature are inextricably linked – such as #cities , food, or global markets.
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New working paper on climate, wildfire smoke, and mortality, expertly led by Minghao Qiu StanfordECHOLab . We find that by mid-century in the US, damages from mortality from wildfire smoke are about equal to the sum of all other climate damages in recent estimates 🧵

Celebrating 13 yrs of the Rising Environmental Leaders Program! Our RELP fellows recently met w/ policy experts & govt leaders in Washington, D.C., & Sacramento, CA, to talk closing the gap between science and policy-making 🤝 stanford.io/3PWAjAj

Delighted our Policy Forum paper is out today in Science! New in Science Magazine⚡️

There is a new dawn for tribal energy sovereignty. We discuss federal climate incentives, challenges, concerns, and opportunities. (1/)

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Calling all Stanford faculty! Does your research connect pollution with human health? Submit an abstract TODAY to present a lightning talk ⚡️at Stanford's pollution and health conference ➡️ gsb.stanford.edu/events/polluti…

CO2 levels in the atmosphere are now up 50% from pre-industrial times, & methane is up 160%. “Methane’s decadal spike should terrify us,” Rob Jackson explains, “Ecosystems are releasing even more greenhouse gases as they heat up.” Via @borenbears @APnews: bit.ly/3VUtweg

Woods-funded projects are exploring new environmental solutions:
☀️ A nontoxic powder to disinfect drinking water in sunlight
🫱🏽‍🫲🏿 Justice, equity, and access in land trust conservation
& more ➡️ stanford.io/3U8ANWm #StanfordEnvironmentYIR2023

Spotted at the Oval: Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and the larger campus community took a break to watch the partial eclipse with totality occurring at 11:12am.

Max 35% coverage was possible in the Bay Area, but the enthusiasm on the Farm was 100%. 😎

Checking out the solar eclipse this morning? A Stanford University solar astrophysicist discusses what’s so special about this eclipse and how solar phenomena affect our lives on Earth: stanford.io/3VPmGGG

On #WorldHealthDay , celebrate a key #EcosystemService : public health. @ApEcMn-based NatCap researchers Sumil Thakrar, Justin A Johnson, and Stephen Polasky’s recent work highlights how land use interplays with air pollution and health impacts.

Read more: stanford.io/48bFGCm

.Stanford University ENERGY news is out!
Living lab;
New president;
#Solar for disadvantaged neighborhoods;
#Environmental #justice
Check it out: mailchi.mp/stanford/941oi…
@Grist
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Students, faculty, and staff explored the crucial work of making Stanford University more #sustainable at the Living Laboratory Partnership Summit.
Read at #Stanford News:
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“We’ve got to do everything we can, above ground & below, big & small.“ @feliciamarcus runs through CA's diverse approach to drought + flood-proofing, including bringing back beavers 🦫, restoring meadows 🌱, and mapping aquifers with airborne magnets 🧲. bit.ly/3POJySR

Make sure you don't miss today's conversation about corporate sustainability and ESG featuring Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability climate scientist Chris Field and Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard! Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/3VoDZy3

Last month, Anna Lappé of Global Alliance for the Future of Food joined us for the 12th annual Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture w/ SSS, sharing inspiring stories of how communities, government, & social movements are reknitting our relationship to land and eater.

📸: Ayotunde Adeyinka

This week’s #NatCapImpact : safeguarding culture & economic growth.

NatCap and the Belizean govt used #InVEST to reduce human environmental impacts on coasts, safeguarding tourism & lobster revenues. The efforts have already saved Belize $500M.

More: bit.ly/3PEcVXU

Over 44,000 species face possible extinction due to human activity and climate change. Stanford H&S biologist Elizabeth Hadly explains how the beloved arctic fox is currently under threat. 🦊 Watch via CBS News Bay Area: cbsn.ws/4aqXTNg