Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University Biography
- Position:
- Not Clearly Pro or Con to the question "Can Alternative Energy Effectively Replace Fossil Fuels?"
- Reasoning:
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“Biofuels have enormous potential to provide clean energy, reduce dependence on petroleum, and strengthen agricultural economies. The production of corn ethanol already has sparked a revitalization of rural communities in the U.S. and is poised to do the same in many other rural communities across the world. At the same time, a large-scale conversion to biofuels could adversely impact land and water resources, biodiversity, climate change, and social welfare.”
“The Environmental, Resource, and Trade Implications of Biofuels,” woods.stanford.edu (accessed Apr. 21, 2009)
- Description:
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“The Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University harnesses the expertise and imagination of leading academics and decision-makers to create practical solutions for people and the planet. In the same spirit that inspired Stanford’s role in Silicon Valley’s high-tech revolution, the Woods Institute is pioneering innovative approaches to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century – from climate change to sustainable food supplies to ocean conservation.”
“About,” woods.stanford.edu (accessed Apr. 17, 2009)
- Mission:
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“The Woods Institute carries out its mission by:
– Sponsoring research that leads to new solutions to global environmental sustainability issues.
– Infusing science into policies and practices of the business, government, and NGO communities.
– Developing strong environmental leaders for today and the future.
– Serving as a catalyst and a hub for the university’s interdisciplinary work in environmental research, education, and action.”
“About,” woods.stanford.edu (accessed Apr. 17, 2009)
- Other:
- None found