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Randy Showstack

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The U.S. Capitol building

News 8 November 2018

Election Results Offer Hope for Climate Action

The Democrats’ control of the House of Representatives promises to provide checks and balances on the Trump administration, environmental leaders say.

Science Policy & Funding

An oil derrick inside a housing development in Dacono, Colo. The photo was taken on 7 June.

News 6 November 2018

Three Statewide Environmental Ballot Questions to Watch

Voters today will decide the fate of measures to increase renewable energy use, require larger buffer zones between people and oil and gas development, and establish a statewide carbon emissions fee.

The R/V Sikuliaq during a September 2016 research cruise to study how a changing climate may be affecting life in the Arctic.

News 30 October 2018

Countries Urge Increased International Research in the Arctic

A joint statement from countries with interests in the Arctic emphasizes the need for scientific collaboration in this rapidly changing region but sidesteps attributing climate change to human activities.

Science Policy & Funding

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence discussed the proposed Space Force at a National Space Council meeting on 23 October.

News 25 October 2018

Trump Administration Advances Controversial Space Force Plans

The National Space Council moves ahead with plans to establish a new branch of the military, but a prominent Democratic congressman voices opposition.

Science Policy & Funding

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) speaks at the National Press Club about getting big money out of politics.

Feature 25 October 2018

Congressman on a Climate Change Mission

Rep. Ted Deutch, cochair of the House’s Climate Solutions Caucus, pushes for bipartisan solutions, Democratic goals, and an end to dark money that spurs members of Congress to oppose climate measures.

Geology & Geophysics

The obverse and reverse sides of a new coin commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

News 19 October 2018

U.S. Mint Unveils Design for Special Apollo 11 Coin

The showcase of a commemorative coin kicks off national celebrations of the Apollo anniversaries.

Science Policy & Funding

Storm clouds behind the U.S. Capitol building.

News 11 October 2018

Analysts Forecast Midterm Election’s Impact on Climate Change

A Democratic wave could prompt more legislation on climate change but might dampen bipartisan efforts.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

USGS employees install a stream gage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

News 9 October 2018

Water Resources Challenges Expected to Increase

A new report identifies the highest-priority challenges and recommendations for the U.S. Geological Survey’s water mission.

Atmospheric Sciences

An NSF/NCAR research aircraft prepares for takeoff to Boise, Idaho, to study western wildfire smoke.

News 28 September 2018

UCAR to Keep Managing National Center for Atmospheric Research

The head of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research says he is excited about “taking our science to the next level.”

Science Policy & Funding

U.S. and Chinese coast guard find an illegal drift net aboard the Chinese-flagged fishing vessel Run Da.

News 26 September 2018

Congressional Hearing Tackles Illegal Fishing

Illegal, unregulated, and underreported fishing worldwide could account for more than $36.4 billion annually. Where do efforts to curb it stand?