Global Briefing: Stanford University announces new climate school backed by $1.1bn donation

James Murray
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Global Briefing: Stanford University announces new climate school backed by $1.1bn donation

John Doerr delivers record donation to support development of new school, as Europe enjoys a record increase in wind power capacity and a battle wages for control of Australia's leading coal power company

John Doerr donates $1.1bn to support launch of new Stanford University climate school Stanford University this week announced it is to launch its first new school in 60 years, promising that the new...

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