This year's fellows hope to use their unique expertise to guide policy makers and shape legislation on pressing issues, such as climate warming and resource management.
Legislation and regulations
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Scientists Bittersweet as Australia Backtracks on Climate Cuts
Researchers welcome the prime minister's move to force an independent research institute to reverse some job cuts but say that the damage to Australia's scientific reputation can't be reversed.
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Advocates Push to Restore Funding for Arizona Geological Survey
A state law that took effect on 1 July already has led to a loss of survey staff, services, and net revenue. Legislators and others hope they can reverse the situation.
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Tougher Guidelines Issued for Alaska Offshore Drilling
The regulations will reinforce safety mechanisms and provide stronger planning efforts and enhanced regulatory certainty, according to the Department of the Interior.
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Geoscientists Visit Their Legislators on Capitol Hill
The American Geophysical Union's Congressional Visits Day acquaints members of Congress with the breadth of geophysical research being carried out in their districts and across the nation.
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Interior Approves Wind Farm Leasing Offshore from New York City
The proposed wind farm, which commercial fishermen oppose, could produce at least 70 megawatts of energy annually, enough to power a quarter of a million homes.
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New Law Puts the Squeeze on the Arizona Geological Survey
Arizona state services at risk include a program to map Earth fissures; the state's earthquake-monitoring network; and the Survey's mineral resources program.
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Climate Scientists as Activists
The pursuit of global political solutions to climate change is not for the faint of heart—but it is a matter of civic responsibility.
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Science Academies Urge Stronger Action on Disaster Resilience
A separate statement calls for nurturing new scientists, promoting science education, and supporting women and minorities in science.
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Advisory Panel Calls for Large Increase for Ocean Exploration
The recently established Ocean Exploration Advisory Board also urged the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase its role in federal coordination of exploration.