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The Eiffel Tower was illuminated in green on 4 November 2016 to celebrate the ratification of the Conference of the Parties Climate Conference (COP21) climate change agreement.
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What Does U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement Mean?

Chris McEntee, executive director and CEO of AGUEric Davidson, president-elect of AGU by Chris McEntee, Eric Davidson and R. Bell 1 June 201719 April 2023

The Trump Administration has pulled the United States out of a landmark climate accord. But withdrawal does not change the science of how our planet works.

Winds of more than 100 mph stream through palm trees as Hurricane Wilma makes landfall at Miami Beach, Fla., in 2005.
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Proposed Federal Budget Heightens Hurricane Risk

Chris McEntee, executive director and CEO of AGU by Chris McEntee 1 June 201727 October 2022

The health, welfare, and livelihood of millions depend upon our elected officials’ continued and robust support for hurricane research.

A recently published study suggests that particularly warm or cold months reinforce people’s beliefs about climate change.
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Unseasonable Weather Entrenches Climate Opinions

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustrator by JoAnna Wendel 24 May 20177 January 2022

Democrats and Republicans double down on their climate change opinions when faced with slightly cooler or warmer weather.

Melting Arctic sea ice at Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada.
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Concern About Climate Change Drives Arctic Council Meeting

by Randy Showstack 16 May 201719 April 2023

Actions taken by ministers at the meeting included an agreement on international Arctic scientific cooperation and adoption of recommendations of a report on the region’s changing state.

NSF’s global-class research vessel Sikuliaq in February 2014.
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With 2017 Budget Signed into Law, Eyes Turn to 2018 Battle

by Randy Showstack 9 May 201719 April 2023

Analysts hope that Congress will continue to support science programs in next year’s budget as well.

Artist’s rendition of a future NASA spacecraft visiting Jupiter’s moon Europa.
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Newly Signed Federal Budget Is Favorable to Science

by Randy Showstack 5 May 201719 April 2023

Budget bill signed by Trump this afternoon shows bipartisan congressional support for Earth and space sciences despite the administration’s initial goal of cutting nondefense discretionary spending.

The first 100 days, White House.
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Trump’s Early Actions Target Science, Environment

by Randy Showstack 27 April 201720 April 2023

Although the administration declares “historic accomplishments” during its first 100 days, a look back at Earth and space science impacts sees funding threats, rollbacks, and controversial appointees.

Protestors gathered at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.
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Iranian Scientist Reflects on Trump’s Attempted Immigration Ban

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustrator by JoAnna Wendel 26 April 20177 November 2022

Eos caught up with Solmaz Adeli, an Iranian researcher based in Germany who was almost barred from entering the United States for an important scientific meeting.

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Thousands March Worldwide in Support of Science

JoAnna Wendel, freelance science writer and illustratorBas den Hond, Science Writer by JoAnna Wendel, Randy Showstack, P. L. Weiss and Bas den Hond 24 April 201710 October 2021

Science enthusiasts descended on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., and demonstrated in more than 600 cities and other places globally in support of science and evidence-based decision-making.

Córdova (in white blazer) tours the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University, Tallahassee, in March.
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NSF Director Hopes for a Fair Budget

by Randy Showstack 17 April 20176 February 2023

Córdova said that the geosciences "contribute immensely" to the Trump administration's expressed priorities of jobs, national security, and growing the economy.

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