Research supported by industrial affiliates programs
Industrial Affiliates Programs provide a mechanism for multiple faculty and multiple companies to discuss and explore broad research topics, including areas critical for transitioning to more sustainable practices in the world.
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Below you can read a selection of recent stories about the research and scholars supported by these programs within the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability. For more information about individual programs, their members, funding levels, and research focus areas see our list of affiliates programs and the individual program websites.
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Better batteries Energy transition Monitoring methane leaks Equity and justice Sustainable finance Understanding Earth's processes Carbon capture
Better batteries
Researchers make alkali metal-chlorine batteries rechargeable
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Podcast: Can AI help us go green
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Energy transition
Coordination could spare billions in grid upgrade costs and accelerate electrification
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Stanford University launches research initiative on hydrogen as a climate solution
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Tracking power plant emissions in real time
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Monitoring methane leaks
Promising mobile technologies find methane leaks quickly
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Sustainable Finance
Pioneering Progress: An Intern's Glimpse into Innovative Investing
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Women in Climate Leadership
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Equity and justice
$1.2 million for two new Stanford research projects on energy/climate AI and environmental justice
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Understanding Earth's processes
AI detects hidden earthquakes
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Number of manmade earthquakes in Oklahoma declining, but risk remains high
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Carbon capture
Podcast: My Climate Journey
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