As climate change worsens wildfire impact, scientists use satellites to study climate-fire interactions.
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Science Is Bipartisan Issue, White House Science Adviser Says
Holdren said that investing in climate change science and policy measures is good for the economy, national security, and the environment.
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Five States Put Energy and Environmental Issues on the Ballot
From banning plastic bags to regulating solar power, states across the country asked voters to make important decisions on energy and the environment.
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Reactions to Trump Environment Plans: From Defiance to Welcome
Some environmentalists and climate scientists took stances ranging from outrage to hope for common ground, whereas some industry groups embraced the new administration on energy and environment.
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Academia and the Military Can Be Valuable Partners
The common cause of protecting people and the environment from disasters can and should unite academics and military personnel.
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Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation
Practical and Methodological Challenges of Climate Change Adaptation; Oslo, Norway, 25–26 April 2016
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Landmark Paris Climate Accord Comes into Force
Still, much work remains to limit emissions and damage from climate change, said top United Nations and World Bank officials, scientists, and leaders of organizations combating the climate threat.
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New NASA Science Head Foresees Progress in Search for Alien Life
Thomas Zurbuchen said other top goals for science and the agency include understanding and protecting life on Earth and probing fundamental aspects of the universe like dark matter and dark energy.
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AGU's TEX Program to Lead Climate Effort Launched by White House
The Resilience Dialogues program unveiled today fosters discussion, networking, and problem solving among communities with climate-related challenges, scientists, and other experts.
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Administration Official Sees Alaska Offshore Drilling Ahead
At a recent forum, leaders laid out some interdependent energy, environmental, infrastructure, and military issues coming into play in a more navigable Arctic region.