Author Profile: Randy Showstack

Publications from R. Showstack

News 30 April 2015

U.S. Goals for Arctic Council Include Focus on Climate Change

As chair of the Arctic Council, the United States is prioritizing climate change and ocean issues and improving the conditions for Arctic communities.

Natural Hazards

News 27 April 2015

Scientists Hope to Learn Lessons from Nepal Earthquake

The 25 April earthquake in Nepal has caused thousands of fatalities. Scientists hope it can lead to a better understanding of the region's seismicity and better earthquake resilience.

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Atmospheric Sciences

News 24 April 2015

Initiative Aims to End Routine Flaring of Natural Gas

A new initiative to curtail the wasteful burning of natural gas associated with oil production could lead to significant environmental and public health benefits.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 10 April 2015

Science Journalists Face Government Roadblocks, Survey Finds

U.S. government restrictions pose barriers for science journalists, but the roadblocks appear less severe than those that some other journalists confront, according to a new survey.

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Planetary Sciences

News 9 April 2015

NASA Hopes to Find Strong Indications of Life Beyond Earth Soon

With the search for water and habitable planetary bodies proceeding at an increasing pace, NASA scientists say they are getting closer to finding evidence of extraterrestrial life.

Science Policy & Funding

News 3 April 2015

Renewable Energy Trend Could Help with Climate Mitigation

Analysts say that a 17% increase in global investment in renewable energy is part of a significant shift in energy trends toward addressing climate change.

Science Policy & Funding

News 1 April 2015

White House Submits Greenhouse Gas Emission Targets

Before the climate summit in Paris this November and December, the United States and some other countries have submitted their targets to cut emissions.

Science Policy & Funding

News 27 March 2015

Supreme Court Hears Case About Regulating Power Plants

In a case about power plant emissions, arguments focused on whether the Environmental Protection Agency properly interpreted a regulation and on dramatically different cost-benefit analyses.

Education