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Ordinary Policies Achieve Extraordinary Climate Adaptation
Consistently implementing zoning, permitting, and building regulations, all commonplace municipal tools, helped most New Jersey towns avoid floodplain development.
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Lower Shipping Emissions May Lead to Higher Global Temperatures
Regulations designed to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions from the maritime shipping industry are linked to a change in cloud structure that raises atmospheric temperatures.
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One Question About Climate, and Barely an Answer at Biden-Trump Debate
In this election cycle, stakes are high for the environment and the scientific community. You wouldn’t know that from the first presidential debate.
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Poniendo en práctica la legislación climática
La legislación reciente podría reducir drásticamente las emisiones de carbono en Estados Unidos, pero solo si se aplica adecuadamente y se amplía su uso.
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A Exportação Ilegal de Fósseis É Mais do que um Irritante para o Sul Global
Mais de 2 mil pesquisadores assinaram carta aberta solicitando a repatriação do fóssil de um dinossauro para o Brasil. Alguns dizem que o caso destaca um padrão de colonialismo científico na paleontologia.
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Scientists Gain a New Tool to Listen for Nuclear Explosions
Mathematics and computer modeling help scientists tell natural earthquakes from nuclear tests.
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Putting Climate Laws to Work
Recent legislation could dramatically cut carbon emissions in the United States—but only if it’s well executed and widely used.
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National Science Board Reports a Need for More Support of STEM Talent
U.S. National Science Board members called for more robust funding for science and engineering.
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What Biden’s State of the Union Means for Science
The president briefly mentioned efforts to combat climate change and investments in science as he kicked off his run for a second term.