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Randy Showstack

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A panel of scientists testifies before Congress.

News 16 January 2020

Scientists Say Land and Ocean Are Key to Tackling Climate Crisis

A House committee listened to experts on why ocean science is critical to understanding the changing climate and why better land use could be a major part of mitigating climate change.

Rep. Paul Tonko, Rep. Frank Pallone, and Rep. Bobby Rush speak at a podium about the CLEAN Future Act

News 9 January 2020

House Democrats Introduce Ambitious Climate Change Plan

Legislation will call for a 100% clean U.S. economy by 2050.

Science Policy & Funding

The Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant seen here is located in southwest Iceland.

News 23 December 2019

Bipartisan Focus on Energy Innovation Emerges

A trio of bills making their way through Congress would boost research and development for technologies that could contribute substantially to future U.S. energy production and consumption.

Former NOAA chief Jane Lubchenco speaks into a microphone while seated at a table.

News 13 December 2019

Former NOAA Head Calls for Renewed Social Contract for Science

Jane Lubchenco says this is a “moment of truth” about climate change and that scientists need to think about their obligations and responsibilities to society.

Hundreds of protesters march, one carrying a sign that says “Climate Science Matters”

News 12 December 2019

Scientists and Activists Examine Need for Climate Action

Scientists shouldn’t have to apologize for being advocates “for a fact-based, objective discourse over what is arguably the greatest threat that we face as a civilization.”

Aerial photo of waves lapping at a beach with people near the shore

News 11 December 2019

Ocean Science Decade Calls Attention to a Wave of Concerns

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is a wake-up call and a motivation to manage the ocean sustainably.

Atmospheric Sciences

Large industrial fan that physically removes carbon dioxide from the air sits outside a worksite in Iceland.

News 10 December 2019

Direct Air Capture Offers Some Promise in Reducing Emissions

The method offers potential in helping reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere but faces technological and economic hurdles.

Geology & Geophysics

Bathymetric map of the world’s oceans with continents blacked out

News 9 December 2019

Momentum Grows for Mapping the Seafloor

Initiatives like the Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project can help us better understand the ocean.

Earth and space scientists in white lab coats speak at a rally on the steps of a building.

News 9 December 2019

Scientists Explore How Best to Communicate About Climate Change

An AGU Fall Meeting session focuses on communicating with appropriate urgency about climate change.

Aerial photo of a flooded neighborhood

News 22 November 2019

Hearing Explores Resilience to Climate-Related Natural Disasters

Experts call for more tools to help communities mitigate and adapt to climate change to curb the impacts and costs of natural disasters.