Conference on Climate Change and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act; University of California, Davis, California, 4–5 April 2016
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First Arctic Science Ministers' Confab Yields Cooperation Pledge
Newly announced ventures and advances include developing an Integrated Arctic Observing System and the release of the first-ever Arctic-wide digital elevation model.
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Candidates Have Dustup over Climate in First Debate
During the first presidential candidate debate Monday, Donald Trump denied saying that climate change is a hoax, but his own tweets show otherwise.
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State Budgets, Geological Surveys, and the New Reality
As state geological surveys face budget cuts and reorganizations, scientists must step into political spheres to advocate for what they do.
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White House: National Security Plans Must Consider Climate Risks
Along with the new policy directive, the administration released a report on how climate changes—from more extreme weather to sea level rise—can threaten national security.
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Congressional Caucus for Earth and Space Sciences Gets Launched
Organizers of the bipartisan caucus say it will urge sustained federal investments in Earth and space sciences, educate members of Congress, and provide a forum for relevant policy discussions.
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AGU-Sponsored Workshop Targets Sexual Harassment in the Sciences
During the past 2 years, scientific societies and universities have faced increasing pressure to address a problem that has grown more visible.
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Next President Must Name Science Leaders Fast, Report Urges
The report steers clear of providing guidance for how the next president should deal with specific science and technology issues, but it calls out climate change as a key policy area.
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Remote Sensing Regulations Come Under Congressional Scrutiny
Republicans accused the administration of dragging its feet on recommending policy revisions. A federal advisory committee has a November deadline to provide recommendations.
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Atmospheric Chemists Should Tackle Risks to Society, Report Says
Protecting public health and the health of the climate and ecosystems warrants more focus from this scientific field, according to the report.