At his Senate confirmation hearing, Kelvin Droegemeier, Trump’s choice to head the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, discussed plans to tackle the nation’s scientific challenges.
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Illegal Seafood Supply Chains Can Now Be Tracked by Satellite
Researchers pinpoint more than 10,000 likely transfers of catches between fishing vessels and cargo ships at sea. Knowing where these transfers occur can help officials crack down on illegal activity.
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New Modeling Framework Improves Radiative Feedback Estimates
A new approach offers insights into the relationship between surface temperature and top-of-atmosphere energy imbalances and improves the understanding of important climate feedbacks.
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AGU Launches Influential New Journal: AGU Advances
The open access journal will publish seminal research from across the Earth and space sciences and serve to complement AGU’s well-respected portfolio of journals.
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Countergeoengineering Could Ease or Escalate Climate Tensions
Researchers systematically consider the feasibility and political implications of future strategies to counteract temperature-lowering solar geoengineering efforts.
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Increased Release Rates of Radium Isotopes on Arctic Shelves
A longer ice-free season on Arctic shelves causes an increase in sediment-water interaction.
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AGU Webinars: New Ways to Learn, Network, and Share Information
AGU Webinars provide the AGU community with timely and accessible information about a variety of relevant topics.
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What Is a Nuisance Flood, Exactly?
A more precise definition could help cities and governments prepare and respond to hazards.
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Restored Wetlands Could Lower Local Surface Temperatures
A 3-year study of wetlands and cropland in a major California delta highlights the need to consider the physical effects of vegetation when planning land use changes.