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Coping with Future Water Woes in the Western United States
Water Scarcity in the West: Past, Present, and Future; Davis, California, 6–7 April 2015
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McNutt Nominated as President of National Academy of Sciences
The current Science editor in chief would become the first woman to head the academy.
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Tailpipe Study: Newer Trucks Emit More Black Carbon
A surprising increase is reported in Europe regarding the global warming agent as tougher emissions standards are unveiled in the United States for trucks.
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White House Focuses on Drought and Wildfire Threats
Funding for water and land management, crop insurance relief, and jobs aims to lessen drought impacts and improve protection from wildfires.
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Geoscience Community Reacts to Vote on America COMPETES Bill
Legislation that would restrict funding for geoscience at federal agencies raises concerns about the research program budgets.
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Obama Links Climate Change to National and Global Security
Obama tells new Coast Guard officers that climate change poses a serious security threat to coastal areas and a challenge to the U.S. military.
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National Science Foundation to Rebalance Ocean Science Funding
In its response to a National Research Council survey on ocean sciences, the National Science Foundation has endorsed recommendations calling for a budgetary course correction.
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Spreading the Word About Climate Change
It has been 1 year since the release of the third U.S. National Climate Assessment. What has been learned over this year, and how can you help to inform the public about these important results?
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Science Journalists Face Government Roadblocks, Survey Finds
U.S. government restrictions pose barriers for science journalists, but the roadblocks appear less severe than those that some other journalists confront, according to a new survey.