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Ocean Sciences

News 10 December 2018

Developing Ocean Acidification “Champions” in Congress

Ocean acidification “provides a case study of a way that we can drive forward bipartisan action on an environmental issue,” says an Ocean Conservancy scientist.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 5 December 2018

White House Releases STEM Education Strategy

The strategy focuses on maintaining the nation’s STEM leadership, and it emphasizes inclusion, diversity, and workforce development.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 28 November 2018

Bipartisan Legislation Would Put a Price on Carbon

A bill introduced in Congress yesterday could help cut U.S. carbon pollution by 40% in 10 years.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 28 November 2018

Groups Gear Up to Fight Oil and Gas Development in Arctic Refuge

With Democrats controlling the House of Representatives beginning in January, advocates see an opportunity to try to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas development.

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Climate Change

News 15 November 2018

World off Course to Meet Emissions Reduction Goals

A new energy report shows a disconnect between scientific research targets and what is happening in the energy markets.

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Climate Change

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.

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Science Policy & Funding

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.

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Climate Change

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.

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Science Policy & Funding

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.

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Science Policy & Funding

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.

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