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Climate Change

News 9 December 2014

Report Calls for Balancing Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Concerns

Report focuses on the energy “trilemma” of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.

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Biogeosciences

News 2 December 2014

Report Addresses Timeline for Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Levels of greenhouse gas emissions need to be limited by midcentury to keep within a 2°C increase, a new United Nations report states.

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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

News 25 November 2014

Scientists Call for a Renewed Emphasis on Urban Geology

A renewed focus on geological aspects of cities could help mitigate natural hazards and provide a wealth of geological information, scientists say.

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Geology & Geophysics

News 18 November 2014

U.S. Readies “Aggressive” Arctic Council Agenda

U.S. special Arctic representative focuses on key regional issues including environment and economic development.

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Climate Change

News 11 November 2014

European Agency Leader Urges Long-Term Environmental Policy

European Environment Agency director calls for a longer-term sustainable environmental policy agenda for Europe.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 4 November 2014

Experts Examine Role Scientists Play in Oil Transportation Issues

Scientists and government officials discuss how science can inform decisions related to transporting crude oil.

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Education

News 4 November 2014

Failed Rocket Payload Included Research Experiments

Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft, which failed on 28 October, included a number of student research projects along with other science experiments.

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Geology & Geophysics

News 28 October 2014

Assessing Earthquake Risks in the Pacific Northwest

While megaquakes occasionally occur along the Cascadia margin, smaller but more frequent crustal earthquakes are a more immediate threat, according to a natural hazards expert.

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Ocean Sciences

News 21 October 2014

Taiwan Shipwreck Is Major Loss for Ocean Research, Scientists Say

The 10 October shipwreck of Taiwan’s R/V Ocean Researcher V, which resulted in two deaths, is a major setback for ocean research in Taiwan, according to scientists.

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Geology & Geophysics

News 21 October 2014

NOAA Research Vessel Explores Atlantic Ocean Seamounts

NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer and two remotely operated vehicles help scientists investigate creatures, habitat, and geology on and near New England seamounts.

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