Zhanqing Li received the 2014 Yoram J. Kaufman Unselfish Cooperation in Research Award at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, held 15–19 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award recognizes "broad influence in atmospheric science through exceptional creativity, inspiration of younger scientists, mentoring, international collaborations, and unselfish cooperation in research."
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Barnes and Merlis Receive 2014 James R. Holton Junior Scientist Awards
Elizabeth A. Barnes and Timothy M. Merlis received 2014 James R. Holton Junior Scientist Awards at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, held 15–19 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award recognizes "outstanding research contributions by a junior atmospheric scientist within three years of his or her Ph.D."
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Carslaw, Hastings, Sobel, and Weber Receive 2014 Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Awards
Kenneth Carslaw, Meredith Hastings, Adam Sobel, and Rodney J. Weber received 2014 Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Awards at the 2014 American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, held 15–19 December in San Francisco, Calif. The award recognizes "research contributions by exceptional mid-career scientists in the fields of atmospheric and climate sciences."
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Interior Department Issues Fracking Standards
The Department of the Interior has issued new standards on hydraulic fracturing, including measures to protect groundwater and disclose chemical use.
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Ancient Roman Aqueducts Could Spill Climate Secrets
Thick layers of mineral deposits that coat the aqueducts could provide a vast pool of information about climate during the Roman Empire.
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Jewell Presents Interior Department's Energy "Reform Agenda"
Interior Secretary Jewell says that the agency's agenda includes safe and responsible energy development, good government, and encouraging innovation.
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Open Records Laws Increasingly Used to Harass Scientists
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says that scientists and universities need to be prepared to respond to broad open records requests.
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Kerry Blasts Climate Skeptics and Urges Action
In a tough speech on climate change, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calls out climate skeptics and calls for more efforts to curb emissions.
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Analysts Examine Energy Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Resource-rich African countries face economic challenges with the recent drop in oil prices.
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Improving Your Success in AGU Honors
To reduce the barriers for engagement and success in this essential scientific enterprise, the American Geophysical Union is working to build a more transparent culture around the awards and nomination process.