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Randy Showstack

Randy Showstack, senior news writer for Eos.org, reports on policy, politics, and discovery in the areas of Earth and space science and the environment. His coverage ranges from climate change and frontiers of ocean and space research to actions by federal and international agencies, the White House, Congress, and the Supreme Court.

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UN Report: 2019 Was Likely the Second-Warmest Year in Recorded History

by Randy Showstack 11 March 202015 October 2021

In response to the World Meteorological Organization analysis, United Nations head António Guterres called 2020 a pivotal year to address climate change.

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Bill Calls for Dramatically Cutting Plastic Pollution

by Randy Showstack 11 February 20204 February 2022

With just 8% of plastic waste in the United States currently being recycled, the bill aims to set up an effective plastic recycling program and limit single-use plastic.

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30 by 30: A Push to Protect U.S. Land and Water

by Randy Showstack 7 February 20201 March 2023

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

by Randy Showstack 7 February 202029 April 2022

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

by Randy Showstack 4 February 202021 March 2023

A recent Congressional hearing and National Science Board report show that U.S. leadership faces growing global competition.

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Clean Water Act in the Balance?

by Randy Showstack 27 January 20207 March 2022

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

by Randy Showstack 23 January 20207 January 2022

The dual threats of nuclear warfare and climate change move the needle to 100 seconds to midnight.

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Scientists Say Land and Ocean Are Key to Tackling Climate Crisis

by Randy Showstack 16 January 202015 October 2021

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.

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House Democrats Introduce Ambitious Climate Change Plan

by Randy Showstack 9 January 202015 October 2021

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

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Bipartisan Focus on Energy Innovation Emerges

by Randy Showstack 23 December 201927 March 2023

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.

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