A new energy report shows a disconnect between scientific research targets and what is happening in the energy markets.
science policy
Election Results Offer Hope for Climate Action
The Democrats’ control of the House of Representatives promises to provide checks and balances on the Trump administration, environmental leaders say.
Three Statewide Environmental Ballot Questions to Watch
Voters today will decide the fate of measures to increase renewable energy use, require larger buffer zones between people and oil and gas development, and establish a statewide carbon emissions fee.
Countries Urge Increased International Research in the Arctic
A joint statement from countries with interests in the Arctic emphasizes the need for scientific collaboration in this rapidly changing region but sidesteps attributing climate change to human activities.
Congressman on a Climate Change Mission
Rep. Ted Deutch, cochair of the House’s Climate Solutions Caucus, pushes for bipartisan solutions, Democratic goals, and an end to dark money that spurs members of Congress to oppose climate measures.
Updated Diversity and Inclusion Plan Open for Member Comment
AGU has revised its strategy to enrich discovery and innovation by building a diverse and inclusive Earth and space science workforce, and it aims to set an example for other organizations.
Water Resources Challenges Expected to Increase
A new report identifies the highest-priority challenges and recommendations for the U.S. Geological Survey’s water mission.
Congress Throws Tropical Forest Research Program a Lifeline
Climate researchers and ecologists laud the continuation of effort to fuse data from tropical forests with modeling.
Agencies Collaborate to Better Monitor and Model the Environment
Interagency Collaborative for Environmental Modeling and Monitoring: Monitoring and Model Data Fusion; Rockville, Maryland, 24–25 April 2018
UCAR to Keep Managing National Center for Atmospheric Research
The head of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research says he is excited about “taking our science to the next level.”
