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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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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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News 20 April 2015

Finding Debris Clouds Around Asteroids Headed Our Way

Small spikes in the solar system's magnetic field may help scientists detect overlooked and possibly dangerous debris clouds around near-Earth asteroids.
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Natural Hazards

Science Update 7 April 2015

Fire in the Hole: Recreating Volcanic Eruptions with Cannon Blasts

Artificial volcanic plumes, fired from cannons loaded with ash plucked from the slopes of Iceland, may help researchers better monitor disruptive eruptions.
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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.
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Natural Hazards

Science Update 31 March 2015

Exploring Natural Hazard Policies with Bike Helmets and Bus Fares

A close look at everyday decisions—whether or not to wear a bike helmet or cheat on bus fare—helps students learn about assessing natural hazards, mitigating risks, and setting political priorities.
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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.
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Climate Change

News 16 March 2015

Sea Level Rise Added $2 Billion to Sandy's Toll in New York City

The storm surge affected 11.4% more people and 11.6% more housing units than it would have without sea level rise.
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Natural Hazards

Science Update 27 February 2015

Keeping Watch Over Colombia's Slumbering Volcanoes

Technology used in your car's navigation system can help save the lives of those living in the shadows of volcanoes.
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Climate Change

Opinion 23 February 2015

Protecting the Science of Climate Change

A scientist recalls the politically motivated editing of climate change science in government reports, offering insight into why the reality of climate change was hard for officials to accept.
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