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Climate Change

News 11 March 2020

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

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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Ocean Sciences

News 11 February 2020

Bill Calls for Dramatically Cutting Plastic Pollution

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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Climate Change

News 7 February 2020

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

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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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

News 7 February 2020

Helping Alaskan Communities Facing Climate Risks

Scientists examine how best to use science to help communities respond to rapid climate change in the Arctic.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 4 February 2020

China Challenges U.S. Science Dominance

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

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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

News 27 January 2020

Clean Water Act in the Balance?

An important Supreme Court case could have major ramifications on the interpretation of the Clean Water Act and environmental protection.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 23 January 2020

Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight

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

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Climate Change

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.

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Climate Change

News 9 January 2020

House Democrats Introduce Ambitious Climate Change Plan

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

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Science Policy & Funding

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.

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