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U.S. Department of Energy has funded an initiative – built on Stanford Uncommon Dialogue – that seeks greater consensus among solar companies, conservation groups, agricultural interests, tribal nations and others in developing large-scale solar projects.
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The study simulated the economic, environmental, and climate impacts of new hydropower projects using computer models, seeking optimal outcomes across sectors.
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A new white paper from Stanford researchers analyzes Western investor-owned utilities’ wildfire mitigation plans, highlighting those that are leading the way and identifying steps utilities with exposure to wildfire risk should be taking.
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A new study of air pollution in U.S. homes reveals how much gas and propane stoves increase people’s exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant linked to childhood asthma. Even in bedrooms far from kitchens, concentrations frequently exceed health limits while stoves are on and for hours after burners and ovens are turned off.
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The Stanford Forum on the Science of Energy Transition brought together scientific experts, technology innovators, and industry leaders to explore practical pathways to a decarbonized future.
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Yi Cui is harnessing the power of nanoscience to grow extremely small structures—which play a huge role in the clean energy transition.
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A new study finds that factory and warehouse rooftops offer a big untapped opportunity to help disadvantaged communities bridge the solar energy divide.
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The massive reactors churning industrial chemicals today are fired by fossil fuels. A new approach that has received a Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Accelerator grant would use electromagnetic induction to heat with clean, renewable electricity.
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Stanford-led research shows methane emissions from a large share of U.S. oil and gas facilities are three times higher on average than the level predicted by official government estimates.
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Difficulties in connecting charging sites to the grid pose the biggest delays in bringing publicly accessible EV charging stations online.
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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability hosted the Stanford alum and electric vehicle entrepreneur for a Big Ideas series discussion about how entrepreneurship can change the world.
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With the support of the U.S. Department of Energy, a Stanford-led consortium of 22 research institutions seeks to help communities balance top priorities for a decarbonized grid.
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Stanford researchers have discovered that the cycle life of a lithium metal battery can be improved simply by letting it rest for several hours in the discharged state.
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The stakes in California’s clean energy experiment are almost unimaginable, as are the costs, but the state has successfully led the country and the world on energy before.
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The four new projects aim for decarbonized cement, large-scale hydrogen storage, a reliable electric grid, and more natural ventilation in buildings.
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Our list includes a mix of favorites, high-impact stories, and some of our most-read research coverage from the past year.
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In categories ranging from Food & Drink to Energy, the 2024 Forbes feature recognizes 11 Stanford alumni and one student for work related to sustainability.
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An international team, led by Rice University, seeks to improve the synthesis of carbon nanotubes for much wider use.
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“The goal of the Understand Energy Learning Hub is to demystify energy a little or a lot for, hopefully, millions of people over time,” said Jane Woodward, one of the instructors of the Understand Energy course.
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Researchers estimate the electricity used per square foot to cool buildings in U.S. cities will increase on average by nearly 14% for every degree of warming.
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In historic agreement, leading solar developers, environmental organizations, and groups supporting local interests align on solar development strategies that prioritize climate, conservation, and community.
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The state has made an ambitious plan: 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045. Four experts weigh in on how—and whether it’s possible—to get there.
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New research shows adding real-world driving data to battery management software and computer models of battery pack performance can lead to longer-lasting, more reliable batteries.
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Stanford research finds low-income communities in California face a “wildfire safety deficit” as a result of longstanding policies about who should pay to move power lines underground.