While some observers say Myers is a good fit, critics express concern about his lack of a science background and potential conflicts of interest.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
The action of the agency, now realigned by the Trump administration, “just begins the battle,” according to environmentalists and others who plan to challenge EPA’s proposed repeal of the rule.Read More »Climate Change
Wary of misleading coverage, some climate researchers are avoiding publicizing results. Others prepare countermeasures to anticipate and combat skewed media reports.Read More »
Short-term funding strategies present serious problems for programs like solar activity studies, where observations and analysis span decades or longer.Read More »
The report forecasts a 2.8% annual increase in renewable energy through 2040, making it the world’s fastest growing source of energy for electricity generation.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
India’s proposed coal plants threaten to lock out its low-emission energy goals under the international climate accord.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
If the administration’s selection of Rep. Jim Bridenstine to lead NASA is confirmed, the congressman would be the first politician to head the agency.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
The administration’s top R&D priority areas are American military superiority, security, prosperity, energy dominance, and health.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
Ensuring that data in the Earth and space sciences are findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR) lies at the heart of a new project funded by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation.Read More »
