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Climate Change, Extreme Precipitation and Flooding
Many inland areas in the U.S. are flooding more often. Heavy rainfall caused by climate change as well as human alteration of the land are the main drivers of this trend.
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Underwater
Hundreds of thousands of homes are at risk of chronic flooding due to sea level rise over the coming decades. The implications for coastal residents, communities, and the economy are profound.
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The Science Connecting Extreme Weather to Climate Change
Climate attribution identifies and quantifies the part human-caused climate change plays in worsening many types of extreme weather.
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Automaker Rankings 2018
Automakers are making the cleanest cars on record, yet they have slowed the rate of reduction of global warming emissions despite having the technology to go much further.
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Betrayal at the USDA
The USDA should rely on science to help farmers and meet the nation's food needs. Instead, under Secretary Sonny Perdue, it's more like the Department of Agribusiness.
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Cleaner Cars Are Good for Jobs
Keeping the standards in place is critical for driving innovation in the US auto industry.
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Analysis of GMD Missile Defense Test FTG-15
Officials claimed the test was an “exact replica” of what might happen. It wasn’t.
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A Farm Bill for Good Food
"Good food” procurement programs can be a powerful force for a better food system. We've identified several ways the 2018 farm bill can help these programs succeed.
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Make a Note to the Record
If you're a federal scientist concerned about workplace changes that could imperil your agency's mission, it's important to document your observations carefully.
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California’s Clean Fuel Standard Boosts Electric Vehicle Market
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is California’s key to advancing electric vehicles (EVs) and meeting emission goals.
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Abandoning Science Advice
Analysis finds an unprecedented level of neglect, disrespect, and cancelled meetings for scientific advisory boards, with profound implications for our health and safety.
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China’s Nuclear Force
Despite modernization efforts, China's nuclear force remains less capable and much smaller than the US arsenal.