A recent paper in Reviews of Geophysics examined the increasing incidence of seismic events caused by industrial activities.
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Packing Science into a Shipping Vessel
Oleander Workshop II: 25 Years of Operations; Narragansett, Rhode Island, 26–27 October 2016
Global Drought Clustering Could Mean Big Losses for Mining
Long-term climate records could help mining companies and their investors assess the financial risk of water shortages.
Commercial Underwater Cable Systems Could Reduce Disaster Impact
Workshop on SMART Cable Applications in Earthquake and Tsunami Science and Early Warning; Potsdam, Germany, 3–4 November 2016
EPA Reassesses Feasibility of Plan to Increase Fuel Efficiency
This January, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized mileage standards set in 2012. Now, at the push of the auto industry, EPA and other agencies are going back for another look.
ExxonMobil Adds Climate Expert to Its Board
The company has been criticized for its stance on climate change and initially opposed a shareholder proposal to include a climate expert on its board of directors.
American Geophysical Union, Wiley Renew Publishing Partnership
The scientific society's journals have made major gains in frequency of citation and speed of publication since the partnership began in 2013.
President Obama Publishes in Science on Renewable Energy Future
In the journal's Policy Forum, the president lays out why renewable energy investments will surge in the future regardless of political headwinds.
Reactions to Trump Environment Plans: From Defiance to Welcome
Some environmentalists and climate scientists took stances ranging from outrage to hope for common ground, whereas some industry groups embraced the new administration on energy and environment.
Administration Official Sees Alaska Offshore Drilling Ahead
At a recent forum, leaders laid out some interdependent energy, environmental, infrastructure, and military issues coming into play in a more navigable Arctic region.