NASA's proposed budget would provide a small increase overall as well as for the agency's Science Mission Directorate.
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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.
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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.
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Reduced Emissions Lead to Clearer Skies over Alabama
Aerosol pollutants are on the decline—and so are their effects.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Study Stresses Ocean Science Priorities and Budget Rebalance
With infrastructure costs eating into research programs at the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, a new report urges a rebalance of funding and a focus on science priorities.
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Obama Highlights Climate Change and Infrastructure Needs
“No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change,” the president said.