Study finds inconsistent methods for measuring poverty
A new study finds almost no agreement in four widely used methods of measuring poverty, making it hard for policies to effectively target vulnerable populations.
Stanford researchers are using vehicle-mounted sensors, cameras, and other devices to collect neighborhood data that could make life better for people in cities.
Stanford researchers are using vehicle-mounted sensors, cameras, and other devices to collect neighborhood data that could make life better for people in cities.
Removing ‘soft barriers’ to the clean energy transition
Clunky permitting processes are keeping U.S. renewable energy projects in gridlock. Experts on energy and politics discussed the challenges, opportunities, and strategies to equitably accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.
Inspiring the next generation of sustainable energy researchers
Motivated to diversify their field, Stanford students are giving local high schoolers special access to their labs – and finding the positive outcomes go both ways.
Policy and science experts on why cities get hotter than rural areas and what complicates mitigation efforts. “It’s not necessarily the technology that holds us back.”
Stanford-facilitated dialogue resulted in a landmark accord in which industry, environmental, agricultural, and tribal groups have agreed to advance large-scale U.S. solar projects while championing conservation and community.
