New regulations could open the door for sustainable mining, says the head of the International Seabed Authority. However, he and others pointed to environmental, financial, and technical challenges.
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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Polar Satellite Launch Eases Concerns of Weather Data Gap
Joint Polar Satellite System-1 is the first in a series of planned polar-orbiting satellites to provide critical weather forecasting data. Two follow-on satellites, however, face uncertain funding.
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White Draws Fire as Nominee to Head Key Environmental Agency
Kathleen Hartnett White, nominated to chair the White House Council on Environmental Quality, distanced herself from a new climate report and squabbled with Democrats at a Senate confirmation hearing.
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Experts Ponder Why Administration Released Tough Climate Report
Scientists and policy experts say the White House released the report, which differs from the administration’s stance, without political tampering to avoid potential further controversy.
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Democrats Push NASA Nominee on Partisanship, Science Integrity
The nominee, Rep. Jim Bridenstine, tried to assure the committee of his support for science and his ability to manage NASA apolitically.
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IPCC Chair Discusses Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C
Several forthcoming reports by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change examine what needs to be done to take control of our climate future.
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Democratic Leader Blasts Trump’s Pick to Head NASA
With Rep. Jim Bridenstine’s nomination hearing just days away, Sen. Patty Murray charges that his “denial of climate science” and opposition to equal rights “should disqualify him from consideration.”
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Map Provides High-Resolution Look at Nearly Entire Arctic Region
Researchers highlight the value of the time element incorporated into imagery and having a baseline for revisiting and comparing topography.
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Proposed Bill Would Loosen Ocean Drilling Restrictions
The legislation would restrict the withdrawal of offshore areas from oil and gas development and overturn current planning processes.
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White House Will Nominate AccuWeather’s Barry Myers to Lead NOAA
While some observers say Myers is a good fit, critics express concern about his lack of a science background and potential conflicts of interest.