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Science Policy & Funding

News 3 March 2017

Critics Assail White House Proposal for Steep Cuts to EPA

Even EPA administrator Scott Pruitt, a longtime critic of the agency, said that he disagrees with the White House about some of the planned cuts.

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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology

News 28 February 2017

Policy Experts Debate Trump Energy Plan

Lauded by free-market proponents at a policy forum, the White House plan sparked disagreements among panelists about climate implications, the potential for a coal comeback, and carbon taxes.

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Planetary Sciences

News 27 February 2017

Apollo 11 Command Module Goes on Tour

The exhibit includes Buzz Aldrin's gloves and an injector plate from the rocket's first-stage engine, which was recovered from the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 23 February 2017

Focus NASA on Mars and Moon, Not Earth, Witnesses Tell Hearing

One speaker, the former chief scientist of NASA, spoke up for NASA's Earth science program as broadly beneficial and affordable within the agency's existing budget.

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Geology & Geophysics

News 22 February 2017

New UCAR Leader Sees Scientific, Administrative Challenges Ahead

Antonio Busalacchi, president of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, tells Eos about a grand challenge in atmospheric research and other priorities.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 17 February 2017

Climate Rules on Chopping Block, Says Trump EPA Transition Head

Myron Ebell, whose transition role has ended, denied that President Donald Trump's agency appointees or nominees are antiscience. They're "willing to find out the best science," he said.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 9 February 2017

EPA Comes Under the Gun in Congressional Hearing

The hearing also examined a complaint that a former NOAA scientist manipulated data in a high-profile global warming paper.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 6 February 2017

Hiring Freeze Sparks Worries at Science Agencies

Other presidents have instituted hiring freezes, but some federal employee representatives worry that President Donald Trump's order is different because more draconian measures might follow.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 3 February 2017

Fossil Fuel Leaders Look to New Playing Field Under Trump

The election made a difference, say oil and coal mining industry heads, who expressed hope that the new administration will reduce regulations to improve development opportunities.

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Climate Change

News 2 February 2017

Initiative Aims to Help Cut Losses from Extreme Weather Events

A new alliance aims to integrate social and behavioral science into meteorological research and practice to help build resilience to natural disasters.

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