Fifty-eight former national security leaders say the plan would undermine military and intelligence assessments about threats from climate change.
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Equal Representation in Scientific Honors Starts with Nominations
This AGU section formed a task force to make visible underrepresented scientists deserving of recognition for their work.
Congress Considers Carbon Capture Options
Democrats and Republicans explore areas of potential agreement in combating climate change.
Is the Recent Drought on the Colorado River the New Normal?
Understanding Historical Changes in the Flow of the Colorado River; Boulder, Colorado, 24–25 September 2018
The Dangers of Glacial Lake Floods: Pioneering and Capitulation
During the past 70 years, Peruvian engineers virtually eliminated the risks posed by glacial lake floods. But climate change and a political blind eye are increasing the dangers once again.
New Budget Bill Rescues NASA’s Carbon Monitoring System
“We’re back!” says $10-million-per-year project’s science team leader.
A Vision for Adapting at the Pace of Socioenvironmental Change
The Resilience Genome Initiative will empower a cadre of transdisciplinary resilience engineers to adopt and continuously develop climate adaptation solutions.
Grassroots Group Commended for Work on Flooding by Virginia House
Stop the Flooding NOW was founded by Virginia Beach residents who wanted to take action to address the chronic flooding in their community.
White House Science Adviser Outlines Vision
In his first major address, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy emphasized the roles of the private sector and the federal government.
NASA Wants to Get Back to the Moon, and Fast
The space agency has plans for a sustainable return to the Moon.
