Backed by new Democratic congressional leadership determined to focus on science, experts call for swift action to avoid or limit irreparable environmental harm.
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Democrats Move Forward with Climate Hearings
House Natural Resources chair says the committee is turning the page “from climate denial to climate action.”
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Trump’s State of the Union Address Ignores Climate Change
President is faulted for failing to mention climate change and the impacts of the government shutdown on science.
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Being Persuasive: Lessons from Lawyers That All Scientists Need
Supplying information is not enough. Here are four courtroom techniques to help scientists make an impact.
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Science Agencies Play Catch-Up After the Shutdown
The National Science Foundation assesses the impact of the shutdown and prepares for another possible lapse in funding.
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Lessons from President George H. W. Bush for the Present Political Environment
The “White House effect” can compel support for science and protect the environment—or damage both.
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With Shutdown Over for Now, Science Agencies Pick Up the Pieces
Agencies and employees weigh the impact of the shutdown.
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Indigenous Symposium on Water Research, Education, and Engagement
Water in the Native World: The Intersection of Hydrology and Indigenous Knowledge; Pablo, Montana, 1–4 August 2018
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Podcast: Uncovering the Ozone Hole
In the latest episode of its special series, AGU’s Third Pod from the Sun features scientists whose work found the source of a hole in the sky.
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Mayor Signs Landmark Clean Energy Law for D.C.
The new law, which gained widespread support, including in the environmental and business communities, requires that all electricity sold in the city come from renewable energy sources by 2032.