A new U.S. National Plan for Civil Earth Observations focuses on user needs and defines a framework for constructing a balanced portfolio of Earth observing systems, White House officials said.
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Building International Research Partnerships in the North Atlantic–Arctic Region
An International Planning Workshop for a North Atlantic–Arctic Science Program;
Arlington, Virginia, 14–16 April 2014
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African Science Leaders Convene on Key Challenges
An African science symposium at the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in August focused on environmental protection, climate change, development, health, technology, and other issues.
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Nuclear Waste Disposal: A Cautionary Tale for Shale Gas
The shale gas industry can learn from the controversy over waste disposal that the nuclear energy industry has faced.
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Sentinel Satellites Initiate New Era in Earth Observation
The European Space Agency’s Josef Aschbacher talks with Eos about the new Sentinel fleet of Earth observing satellites.
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Interior Secretary Focuses on Climate Change, Fiscal Concerns
Climate change is “the defining issue of our time,” Department of the Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said during her 18 June keynote address at the AGU Science Policy Conference in Washington, D. C.
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Mass Media Fellow to Report for the Los Angeles Times
Geologist Julia Rosen typically uses strata of ice and dirt to tell stories of the Earth’s past. This summer, she’ll trade those for pen and paper when she works at a newspaper’s science desk.
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Effective Communication in Legal and Public Policy Hearings
In a week-long workshop, scientists learn how to communicate effectively and navigate the legal system.
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James Cameron Discusses Record Dive and Science Concerns
Explorer and filmmaker James Cameron discusses his interest in ocean science, the relationship between his exploration and filmmaking, and his thoughts on climate change communication.
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The Language of Science and Communication with Congress
Want to talk about science with Congress? Here are some communication tips from a Congresswoman.