The social sciences have an increasing role in the U.S. Department of Energy’s climate and energy agenda. They can also help meet climate and energy challenges, says Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.
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Report Calls for Balancing Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Concerns
Report focuses on the energy “trilemma” of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.
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Spotlight on Scientific Integrity and Geoethics at the 2014 AGU Fall Meeting
Fall Meeting sessions tackle issues in geoethics.
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Report Addresses Timeline for Cutting Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Levels of greenhouse gas emissions need to be limited by midcentury to keep within a 2°C increase, a new United Nations report states.
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Scientists Call for a Renewed Emphasis on Urban Geology
A renewed focus on geological aspects of cities could help mitigate natural hazards and provide a wealth of geological information, scientists say.
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Earth and Space Scientists Converge on Capitol Hill
Earth and space scientists traveled to Washington, D. C., to participate in Geosciences Congressional Visits Day.
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U.S. Readies “Aggressive” Arctic Council Agenda
U.S. special Arctic representative focuses on key regional issues including environment and economic development.
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Strengthening an Interagency Network for Geoscience Data Sets
GeoData 2014: Strengthening the Connections, Building the Interagency Network; Boulder, Colorado, 17–19 June 2014
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European Agency Leader Urges Long-Term Environmental Policy
European Environment Agency director calls for a longer-term sustainable environmental policy agenda for Europe.
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Experts Examine Role Scientists Play in Oil Transportation Issues
Scientists and government officials discuss how science can inform decisions related to transporting crude oil.