Center News and Notes

Atmospheric rivers are a natural part of the water cycle in the western United States, and can be a welcome reprieve to drought and wildfires. But with climate change, they are growing larger and more hazardous. The Doerr School's Da Yang explains…

We look back at 2025, a milestone, 20th anniversary year for the Bill Lane Center.

In its early 20th century heyday, Allensworth, California was celebrated as a model of Black self-sufficiency; then came loss and a long decline. A new generation is bringing new ideas, new money, and ambitions for a model economic and environmental…

In a recent Stanford Policy Day panel on climate solutions, Cade Cannedy, '21, shared the stage with his former thesis advisor, Bruce Cain. Cannedy's time at the Bill Lane Center had a deep impact on his career path.

As climate threats outgrow city-by-city responses, partnerships highlight how counties can unify efforts and deliver tangible benefits for vulnerable communities. Two Lane Center alumni -- former student, Cade Cannedy, and former faculty director,…