Nearly 10 years after the introduction of the ambitious Waxman-Markey climate change bill, experts assess the chances of climate legislation.
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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House Hearing Focuses on Why Biodiversity Matters
In the wake of a dire report on global threats to biodiversity, experts explain why the issue is so urgent, not just to the environment and to threatened species but also to people.
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Dinosaurs Roar Again, Now Including a Focus on Climate Change
The newly renovated fossil hall at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History features spectacular fossils and includes a theme of human impact on life on Earth.
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Senator Rips Trump on Anniversary of Plan to Leave Climate Pact
The second anniversary of the administration’s announcement of its intent to withdraw from the Paris climate accord drew disdain from Sen. Chris Murphy and several environmental leaders.
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Congress Hears Biodiversity Warning During a Charged Hearing
At a testy congressional hearing, leading experts confronted attacks on the science.
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New Stamps Tell a Wild and Scenic River Story
The U.S. Postal Service has issued a new set of Forever postage stamps that feature evocative photos of some of the rivers protected by the U.S. National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
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New Book Examines the Legacy of Apollo
As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, a new book looks back on the race to the Moon.
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Bill Would Create a Wildlife Corridors System to Protect Species
In the wake of a recent United Nations report about threats to biodiversity, congressional legislation aims to protect wildlife that faces habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation.
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Green New Deal Backers Rouse Enthusiastic Crowd
Congressional leaders call for strong action to fight climate change at a campaign-style rally in Washington, D.C.
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Study Will Examine Risks and Benefits of Climate Interventions
A National Academies committee is working to develop a research agenda for geoengineering strategies that reflect sunlight to cool Earth.