Before the climate summit in Paris this November and December, the United States and some other countries have submitted their targets to cut emissions.
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Supreme Court Hears Case About Regulating Power Plants
In a case about power plant emissions, arguments focused on whether the Environmental Protection Agency properly interpreted a regulation and on dramatically different cost-benefit analyses.
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A Transformational Path Forward for the Ocean Sciences Community
A new Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences balances rising facilities costs with research needs. The ocean science community should unite behind the report's resounding central message.
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Jewell Presents Interior Department's Energy "Reform Agenda"
Interior Secretary Jewell says that the agency's agenda includes safe and responsible energy development, good government, and encouraging innovation.
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Open Records Laws Increasingly Used to Harass Scientists
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says that scientists and universities need to be prepared to respond to broad open records requests.
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United States to Chair Arctic Council at Challenging Time
The proposed U.S. agenda during its chairmanship of the Arctic Council focuses on ocean safety, improving economic and living conditions, and climate change.
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Reaffirming the Social Contract Between Science and Society
Our geosciences community too often gives the impression that we care primarily about more funding for our research. Such overt self-interest poses risks to our community and to society.
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Kerry Blasts Climate Skeptics and Urges Action
In a tough speech on climate change, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry calls out climate skeptics and calls for more efforts to curb emissions.
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Analysts Examine Energy Security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Resource-rich African countries face economic challenges with the recent drop in oil prices.
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Climate Science Day on Capitol Hill Connects Scientists and Policy Makers
Climate scientists gathered in Washington, D. C., to meet with congressional staff and to emphasize the importance of climate science and its role in protecting jobs, infrastructure, and public safety.