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Satellite Measurements May Help Real-Time Water Management
Upper Niger River study shows that satellite altimetry could help resource managers optimize reservoir releases even on ungauged rivers.
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Jewell Presents Interior Department's Energy "Reform Agenda"
Interior Secretary Jewell says that the agency's agenda includes safe and responsible energy development, good government, and encouraging innovation.
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Geoscientists Are Key to Reducing Climate Threats, Expert Says
With the world facing a global environmental crisis, Earth scientists can play an important and unique role, according to Earth Institute Director Jeffrey Sachs.
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Report Calls for Balancing Energy Security, Energy Equity, and Environmental Concerns
Report focuses on the energy “trilemma” of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.
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European Agency Leader Urges Long-Term Environmental Policy
European Environment Agency director calls for a longer-term sustainable environmental policy agenda for Europe.
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Greenland Premier Calls for Balanced Development of Natural Resources
With Greenland confronting environmental and economic challenges, Premier Aleqa Hammond has called for developing natural resources while protecting the environment and dealing with climate change.
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China’s Push for Energy Raises Regional Security Concerns
Efforts by China to bolster its energy resources include internal development efforts but also raises regional security concerns.
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Forest Service Groundwater Plan Oversteps Bounds, Critics Say
The U.S. Forest Service says a directive on groundwater resource management is an innocuous internal directive. However, critics charge the agency with overstepping its bounds.