Climate scientists gathered in Washington, D. C., to meet with congressional staff and to emphasize the importance of climate science and its role in protecting jobs, infrastructure, and public safety.
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NOAA Would Receive a 9.8% Increase in Funding in Proposed Budget
The Obama administration’s budget request for NOAA would provide a substantial increase in many areas and would support key agency priorities.
White House Budget Request Calls for 2.9% Increase for NASA
NASA's proposed budget would provide a small increase overall as well as for the agency's Science Mission Directorate.
Los Angeles Gets Serious About Preparing for the “Big One”
A large earthquake in southern California could devastate Los Angeles. To help reduce the city’s risks, one scientist spent last year working in the LA mayor’s office.
Protecting the Science of Climate Change
A scientist recalls the politically motivated editing of climate change science in government reports, offering insight into why the reality of climate change was hard for officials to accept.
Reduced Emissions Lead to Clearer Skies over Alabama
Aerosol pollutants are on the decline—and so are their effects.
Request Would Boost U.S. Geological Survey Budget by 14.3%
The White House's proposed budget for the U.S. Geological Survey calls for robust funding in many key areas.
NSF Geosciences Budget Would Rise 4.7% in White House Request
President Barack Obama's budget request calls for a healthy boost for the National Science Foundation's geosciences directorate.
Successful Focus Group Relaunch at Fall Meeting
The Societal Impacts and Policy Sciences (SIPS) Focus Group kicked off new activity with a lively event at AGU Fall Meeting, with much more action to come.
White House Budget Calls for Increased Science Funding
The FY 2016 federal budget proposal released by the White House would increase science funding and end austerity-driven budget cuts.