Earth & Climate

A new federal rule redefines “harm” to exclude habitat destruction under the Endangered Species Act. Stanford experts in law and biology explain why the change matters and which species have the most to lose.

Researchers say climate adaptation and water affordability are on a “collision course,” with resilience costs falling hardest on those who can least afford them.

Stanford scientists have directly linked the disappearance of once-dominant marine groups to intolerable heat and diminished oxygen in ancient oceans.

By uniting researchers, health experts, and community groups, Electrification for Health aims to help households move off gas appliances and onto electric alternatives.

Two Stanford water experts discuss the safety, economic, and environmental tradeoffs driving debates over dam removal.

Stanford behavioral scientist Madalina Vlasceanu studies the psychology behind climate engagement. Here are four key findings from her research.

New Stanford research finds California homeowners insurance premiums up 84% since 2020, with the problem no longer confined to wildfire-prone areas.

A new Stanford study finds that burning 500,000 acres of California conifer forests per year would reduce dangerous smoke pollution, with benefits that spread for miles.

New research shows how introducing native fish into rice fields may help boost crop yields while suppressing a disease affecting more than 220 million people worldwide.

New research finds that reforming livestock grazing practices can boost carbon storage, though supply chain emissions may offset the gains.