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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No Place to Flee
The Syrian refugee crisis has had far-reaching consequences for geologic risk in neighboring Lebanon, providing insights into the interplay between forced displacement and natural disasters.
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Industry Leaders Dominate Trump’s Science and Tech Advisory Council
The council’s launch, more than 2 and a half years into the Trump presidency, has an initial membership that is heavy on industry, with just one academic and no representatives from civil society.
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Forum Focuses on Climate and the 2020 U.S. Election
Former Trump environment official tries to defend the White House while others call for stronger action in the face of growing urgency.
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Groups Oppose Cuts to Federal Advisory Committees
Dozens of groups call for President Donald Trump to rescind an executive order that they say would arbitrarily eliminate essential advice to inform government decision-making.
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Climate Summit Delivers Some Measures But Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Scientists, politicians, and activists say the announced actions and initiative are positive but insufficient measures.
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Members of Congress Look for Common Ground on Climate Change
Republican Francis Rooney and Democrat Paul Tonko hope that Congress can move forward to address climate change.
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Young Voters Express Frustration and Hope at MSNBC’s Climate Forum
The majority of young voters believe humans have caused climate change. Who will win their vote?
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House Passes Measure to Protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The measure, which would repeal an oil and gas development program in the refuge, now needs to pass the Senate, where there is stiff opposition.
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NOAA’s Acting Head Addresses Storm over Dorian Forecasts
Neil Jacobs said that the Trump administration is committed to the important mission of weather forecasting, while also stating that the weather service team has his and the department’s full support.