The social sciences have an increasing role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s climate and energy agenda. They can also help meet climate and energy challenges, says Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
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Report Calls for Balancing Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Concerns
Report focuses on the energy “trilemma” of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.
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Report Addresses Timeline for Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Levels of greenhouse gas emissions need to be limited by midcentury to keep within a 2°C increase, a new United Nations report states.
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Lightning Strikes Predicted to Increase as Climate Warms
New study suggests that the frequency of lightning strikes will increase as the climate continues to warm.
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Scientists Call for a Renewed Emphasis on Urban Geology
A renewed focus on geological aspects of cities could help mitigate natural hazards and provide a wealth of geological information, scientists say.
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Tectonic Events May Have Triggered the Cambrian Explosion
A researcher proposes a tectonic mechanism that could have helped drive one of the biggest evolutionary events in history: the Cambrian Explosion.
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U.S. Readies “Aggressive” Arctic Council Agenda
U.S. special Arctic representative focuses on key regional issues including environment and economic development.
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Six of the L’Aquila Seven Acquitted in Appeal
Six of the accused L’Aquila seven acquitted.
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European Agency Leader Urges Long-Term Environmental Policy
European Environment Agency director calls for a longer-term sustainable environmental policy agenda for Europe.