Former U.S. vice president says that responding to climate change "is the biggest business opportunity in the history of the world."
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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.
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Climate Modeling with Decision Makers in Mind
Impact Relevance and Usability of High Resolution Climate Modeling and Datasets; Aspen, Colorado, 2–7 August 2015
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U.S. Energy Secretary Says Paris Accord Cuts Are Not Enough
Moniz foresees progress on climate change in the United States no matter who wins the U.S. presidential election.
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Finance Head Urges Strong Climate Mitigation, Adaptation Steps
Countries ratifying the Paris climate agreement need strong financial incentives to convince them to choose renewables over fossil fuels, according to World Bank president.
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Sustaining Existence: A Geoethical Dilemma
Would communicating science be more effective if geoethics were included in the discussion?
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Faith and Science Working Together on Climate Change
When science can show that the poorest among us are suffering first and worst from human-induced climate change, religions can motivate people of faith to care and to act.
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Senate Pushes USGS Director for More Action on Minerals, Hazards
Suzette Kimball also tells senators that innovation is the characteristic she hopes to nurture the most as USGS director.
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Controversial Pacts Aim for Dam Removals on Western U.S. River
New agreements regarding the Klamath River in Oregon and California would enable the largest U.S. dam removal project ever. Critics say water quality will suffer, decry hydropower loss.
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U.S.-Cuba Scientific Cooperation Revs Up
The administration has sought to promote scientific collaboration with Cuba by reducing restrictions on travel and equipment donations and forging research partnerships.