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Coastal Wetlands Save $1.8 Million per Year for Each Square Kilometer

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 4 March 202027 October 2022

The protective value of a plot of wetlands varies widely based on the county it shields from storm-related property damage.

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Bill Calls for Dramatically Cutting Plastic Pollution

by Randy Showstack 11 February 20204 February 2022

With just 8% of plastic waste in the United States currently being recycled, the bill aims to set up an effective plastic recycling program and limit single-use plastic.

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New Clean Water Act Rule Leaves U.S. Waters Vulnerable

by Adam S. Ward and R. Walsh 11 February 202021 December 2022

A revised definition of which waters can be protected from pollution by the federal government ignores established science.

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30 by 30: A Push to Protect U.S. Land and Water

by Randy Showstack 7 February 20201 March 2023

The effort to conserve at least 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030 is part of an international push for conservation aiming to protect biodiversity and mitigate climate change impacts.

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Helping Alaskan Communities Facing Climate Risks

by Randy Showstack 7 February 202029 April 2022

Scientists examine how best to use science to help communities respond to rapid climate change in the Arctic.

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Clean Water Act in the Balance?

by Randy Showstack 27 January 20207 March 2022

An important Supreme Court case could have major ramifications on the interpretation of the Clean Water Act and environmental protection.

The Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Plant seen here is located in southwest Iceland.
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Bipartisan Focus on Energy Innovation Emerges

by Randy Showstack 23 December 201927 March 2023

A trio of bills making their way through Congress would boost research and development for technologies that could contribute substantially to future U.S. energy production and consumption.

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The Science and Policy of Climate Action

Heather Goss, AGU Publisher by Heather Goss 11 December 20196 March 2023

Michael Bloomberg and Jerry Brown joined AGU’s Chris McEntee at Fall Meeting 2019 in San Francisco to discuss their new report on climate strategies.

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Mixed Reviews for Bill to Curb Ocean Plastics Pollution

by Randy Showstack 13 November 20193 November 2021

Although the Save Our Seas supporters include industry and the Ocean Conservancy, some environmental groups say the legislation won’t solve the problem.

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White House Order Shutters Some Key Advisory Committees

by Randy Showstack 12 November 201921 March 2023

Committees that had focused on environmental issues, marine protected areas, and the nation’s electric grid are among those terminated.

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