Andrew Wheeler brings a new tone and a vow of openness to the agency. However, he plans to pursue the same goal as his predecessor, which could weaken environmental regulations.
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Environmentalists Are Glad Pruitt Is Out but Worry What’s Next
With Scott Pruitt’s resignation, EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist, takes charge and is likely to continue the same deregulation and antienvironment policies.
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Trump’s Ocean Policy Order Draws Ire from Conservation Groups
The executive order gives nods to science and the environment but focuses on resource development and national security.
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Climate Research Funding Still Under Threat, Report Warns
Congressional appropriations may not be sufficient enough to fund climate research if the Trump administration reprograms funds or takes other steps to limit funding, the report says.
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An Evolving Framework for Advancing Climate Services in Norway
Meeting of the Norwegian Centre for Climate Services; Geilo, Norway, 25–26 October 2017
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March on Saturday Highlights Threats to the Oceans and Solutions
David Helvarg, lead organizer of the 9 June March for the Ocean, spoke with Eos about the goals for the march and “turning the tide” to protect the oceans.
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Raising a Tantrum About Climate Change
One year ago today, President Trump vowed to exit the United States from the Paris climate pact. Eos discusses this with climatologist Michael Mann, author of the new book The Tantrum that Saved the World.
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Obama’s Science Adviser Blasts Trump Policies and Personnel
In a no-holds-barred speech, John Holdren renews call for a White House science adviser.
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New Arctic Science Cooperation Agreement Comes into Force
The agreement focuses on facilitating access to research areas, research infrastructure and facilities, and data.
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Touring the Solar System with Science Art
No sketchy science here! Just science sketches that bring conference note-taking to a whole new level.