More than half of the newly elected Democratic representatives signed onto a letter calling for “robust funding” for U.S. climate change research programs.
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National Volcano Warning System Gains Steam
It took more than a decade, but a bill that funds U.S. volcano monitoring efforts and establishes a single system became law on 12 March.
Space Force Proposal Hits Counterforce in Senate Hearing
Senators agree that the United States needs to be better prepared to defend itself in the space domain, but they are skeptical about a proposed dedicated space force.
Fireworks at Hearing on Climate Change and National Security
A Republican committee member hits former secretary of state John Kerry with an ill-informed charge of pseudoscience.
House Climate Crisis Committee Hears Call for Action from Youth
The witnesses and Democrats at the House hearing urge action, but Republicans question the committee’s focus and criticize Democrats on the committee for not working in a bipartisan manner.
Senate Committee OK’s White House’s NOAA Pick in Party Line Vote
Senate floor fight may loom for Barry Lee Myers, whom Democrats oppose.
Youth Call Climate Change a Generational Justice Issue
Students and educators urge congressional action on climate change.
Jay Inslee Campaigns for Presidency on Climate Change Issue
The governor of Washington says that dealing with climate change has to be the country’s number one priority.
Congressional Task Force Outlines Its Approach to Climate Change
The Green New Deal created space to talk about market-based innovation, investment, and business and defense approaches, says a cochair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Climate Change Task Force.
Administration’s Budget Request Slashes Federal Science Budgets
Congressional Democrats and others tear apart the White House funding proposal.