Mientras los legisladores debaten sobre los apagones como una medida paliativa para resolver el problema de los incendios forestales en Estados Unidos, la ciencia pende de un hilo.
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30 by 30: A Push to Protect U.S. Land and Water
The effort to conserve at least 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030 is part of an international push for conservation aiming to protect biodiversity and mitigate climate change impacts.
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Helping Alaskan Communities Facing Climate Risks
Scientists examine how best to use science to help communities respond to rapid climate change in the Arctic.
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China Challenges U.S. Science Dominance
A recent Congressional hearing and National Science Board report show that U.S. leadership faces growing global competition.
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Japan Puts Its Mark on Geologic Time with the Chibanian Age
The newly named period in the Pleistocene identifies a key moment in geological history: the last time Earth’s magnetic poles switched places.
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Power Outages, PG&E, and Science’s Flickering Future
As lawmakers debate planned power outages as a Band-Aid to the nation’s wildfire problem, science hangs in the balance.
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Profits for the Planet
Entrepreneurs are addressing global challenges with science-based—and financially sustainable—solutions.
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STEM Supports 67% of U.S. Jobs
The real jobs report: A new analysis shows that science, tech, and engineering careers are this country’s engine.
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Clean Water Act in the Balance?
An important Supreme Court case could have major ramifications on the interpretation of the Clean Water Act and environmental protection.
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Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight
The dual threats of nuclear warfare and climate change move the needle to 100 seconds to midnight.