A new alliance aims to integrate social and behavioral science into meteorological research and practice to help build resilience to natural disasters.
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Immigration Ban Takes Toll on Earth and Space Scientists
Some researchers can't come to the United States or fear leaving the country to visit their home nations because of a new federal ban on immigrants.
ExxonMobil Adds Climate Expert to Its Board
The company has been criticized for its stance on climate change and initially opposed a shareholder proposal to include a climate expert on its board of directors.
International Effort Tackles Landslide Hazards to Keep the Peace
Earth scientists work with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to help keep a border-straddling hydroelectric power plant on the Black Sea coast safe from landslides.
Gingrich Suggests Ways to Guide Trump on Science and Environment
Former House Speaker urges thoughtful, aggressive, articulate arguments to influence an administration that he says generally lacks its own plan.
Trump EPA Pick Scott Pruitt Faces Heated Confirmation Hearing
Republicans tout Oklahoma Attorney General Pruitt as someone who will rein in regulatory overreach, whereas Democrats question his commitment to protecting the environment and public health.
Geoscientist-Rich Crew Slated for Space Station Next Year
Geophysicists from NASA and the European Space Agency and the first African American chosen to serve on an International Space Station crew are selected for 2018 missions.
Postelection Angst Spurs Some Women Scientists to Ally and Act
An advocacy group for women scientists has formed in reaction to the contentious 2016 U.S. presidential campaign and expects to participate in the Women's March on Washington this weekend.
House Science Committee's Climate Tweets Rile Scientists
Twice in just over a month, a government body tweeted material that claims to refute the human causes of climate change.
Report Calls for Revised Method to Chart Cost of Climate Change
Proposed changes could improve the calculation's scientific basis and transparency, according to the report.