Expert Profile
Steven Davis
Professor Earth System Science
Steven Davis is interested in studies of coupled human and natural systems and sustainable systems analysis.
Areas of Expertise
- Agriculture
- Economy
- Climate
- Energy
- Trade
Biography
Prof. Davis works to understand and find ways to meet the challenge of satisfying global demand for energy, food, and goods without emitting carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
He is interested in studies of coupled human and natural systems and sustainable systems analysis, including: energy technology and policy; of pollution and resources embodied in international trade; of socio-economic inertia and “lock-in” of environmental problems; and of the complex interactions of energy systems, agriculture, climate change, and global ecology.
Media
Media Appearances
Can Submerging Seaweed Cool the Climate?
Eos, 1/16/2024
The Foods the World Will Lose to Climate Change
Wired, 12/29/2023
Fifth national climate assessment emphasizes mitigation
Phys.org, 12/14/2023
Climate Changes Threatens Every Facet of U.S. Society, Federal Report Warns
Scientific American, 11/14/2023
Science team shows how to eat our way out of the climate crisis
World News, 11/11/2023
National Climate Assessment predicts growing threats to society, economy
E&E News, 11/14/2023
‘Every bit matters’: Six key takeaways from the latest U.S. climate report
Los Angeles Times, 11/14/2023
The Toll of Climate Disasters Is Rising. But a U.S. Report Has Good News, Too.
The New York Times, 11/14/2023
Edible fats and oils could be synthesized from fossil fuels
CBC, 11/10/2023
How to eat our way out of the climate crisis
KUCI - Get the Funk Out!, 11/7/2023
Time to Get Dietary Fats from Factories Instead of Farms?
Futurity, 11/7/2023
Articles
Impacts of ozone and climate change on yields of perennial crops in California
Nature Food, 1/1/1970
Climate adaptation by crop migration
Nature Communications, 1/1/1970
Climate effects of aerosols reduce economic inequality
Nature Climate Change, 1/1/1970
Global urban expansion offsets climate-driven increases in terrestrial net primary productivity
Nature Communications, 1/1/1970
Inequality of household consumption and air pollution-related deaths in China
Nature Communications, 1/1/1970
Education
Stanford University
PhD, Geological and Environmental Sciences, 2008
Virginia School of Law, University of Virginia
JD, 2001
University of Florida
BA, Political Science and Philosophy, 1998
Accomplishments
- Highly Cited Researcher
- ESA Sustainability Science Award
- AGU James B. Macelwane Medal
- Cozzarelli Prize
Affiliations
- AGU Mentoring Network : Mentor
- IPCC : Contributing Author of AR6
- Global Carbon Project : Member of Scientific Steering Committee
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- American Geophysical Union : Fellow
- State Bar of California