A separate statement calls for nurturing new scientists, promoting science education, and supporting women and minorities in science.
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Your Science Is Your (Openly Shared) Data
Your data are no less important than your words.
Advisory Panel Calls for Large Increase for Ocean Exploration
The recently established Ocean Exploration Advisory Board also urged the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to increase its role in federal coordination of exploration.
Planning for a Subduction Zone Observatory
An international, interdisciplinary effort to study and observe earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, tsunamis, and continent building at subduction zones could advance science and protect communities.
Nations’ Pledges to Reduce Emissions and the 2°C Objective
Preparatory workshop for the 21st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change; Paris, France, 3 November 2015
High Energy Growth, Fossil Fuel Dependence Forecast Through 2040
By then, coal, natural gas, and renewables each will contribute about 30% of global net electricity, new report predicts.
Evaluating the Impact of Maryland's Healthy Air Act
Reducing emissions of short-lived gaseous sulfur pollutants from power plants had an immediate, local benefit, but controlling longer-lasting harmful particulate matter will require regional action.
Gore Upbeat on Climate Stabilizing; Question Is, How Soon?
Former U.S. vice president says that responding to climate change "is the biggest business opportunity in the history of the world."
Chilly Reception for New Australian Climate Science Center
After unveiling major planned cuts to climate science early this year, Australia's main science agency proposes a center to coordinate remaining projects. Many decry the proposal as an empty gesture.
Climate Modeling with Decision Makers in Mind
Impact Relevance and Usability of High Resolution Climate Modeling and Datasets; Aspen, Colorado, 2–7 August 2015