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U.S. and Chinese coast guard find an illegal drift net aboard the Chinese-flagged fishing vessel Run Da.
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Congressional Hearing Tackles Illegal Fishing

by Randy Showstack 26 September 201818 March 2022

Illegal, unregulated, and underreported fishing worldwide could account for more than $36.4 billion annually. Where do efforts to curb it stand?

Anglers surf-fishing in southern California
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Ocean Research and Education Are Foundations for Economic Growth

by A. Shultz 19 September 201814 January 2022

AGU releases revised position statement that was first adopted in 2005.

Fireboat response crews battle blazing remnants of the Deepwater Horizon offshore oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
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Congress Spars over Environmental Permitting

by Randy Showstack 18 September 201810 April 2023

Democrats say that there is bipartisan support to reduce red tape but that environmental regulations shouldn’t be weakened to speed up the permitting process.

Kelvin Droegemeier, Trump’s nominee to head the White House’s OSTP, fielded questions at his senate confirmation hearing.
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White House Pick for Top Science Spot Stresses Science Integrity

by Randy Showstack 24 August 201820 January 2023

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.

A fishing vessel and a cargo vessel involved transshipment—likely illegal-- off the western coast of Africa in 2017.
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Illegal Seafood Supply Chains Can Now Be Tracked by Satellite

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 24 August 20188 November 2022

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.

People walking a tree-lined street during extreme smog conditions in New Delhi, India.
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Improving Air Quality Could Prevent Thousands of Deaths in India

by E. Underwood 7 August 20189 September 2024

More stringent emission controls are key to the country’s future health.

Saturn’s moon Enceladus as imaged by Cassini
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What Can NASA Do to Better Protect the Planets It Probes?

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 26 July 201811 January 2022

A new report found that decades-old policies, unclear strategies, and regulatory gaps may create future problems for the agency. Here are four ways to head off these problems.

Stacks of aluminum ingots, ready for transport.
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Meeting the Mineral Needs of the United States

by G. W. Lederer and E. A. McCullough 18 July 201824 February 2023

A recent report points out where the United States is most dependent on mineral imports and highlights some ways for reducing this dependence.

Andrew Wheeler, the new acting administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, speaking to staff and the press.
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New EPA Head Says His Priorities Include Regulatory Relief

by Randy Showstack 12 July 201825 May 2022

Andrew Wheeler brings a new tone and a vow of openness to the agency. However, he plans to pursue the same goal as his predecessor, which could weaken environmental regulations.

Former EPA administrator Scott Pruitt
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Environmentalists Are Glad Pruitt Is Out but Worry What’s Next

by Randy Showstack 6 July 201825 May 2022

With Scott Pruitt’s resignation, EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, takes charge and is likely to continue the same deregulation and antienvironment policies.

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