Obama Administration releases plan to address potential meteorite strikes

The Obama Administration released the National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy on December 30.

NSF selects William E. Easterling as new Geosciences Directorate lead

The National Science Foundation has chosen former Pennsylvania State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Department dean, William E. Easterling, to serve as the new head of the NSF Directorate for Geosciences (NSF GEO).

President Obama designates new National Monuments in Utah and Nevada

President Obama designated two new National Monuments this December: Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah and Gold Butte National Monument in southern Nevada.

Congressman Zinke (R-MT) nominated for Secretary of the Interior

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) for Secretary of the Interior.

Donald Trump elected 45th President of the United States

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received 279 electoral votes on November 9, defeating Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and securing his presidency.

Department of the Interior passes methane emission reduction rule, faces lawsuit

The Department of the Interior released a final rule to cut methane emissions from oil and gas operations on federal and tribal lands.

White House releases Mid-Century Deep Decarbonization Strategy

The White House released its Mid-Century Strategy for Deep Decarbonization, which identifies key actions the United States must take to reduce its carbon footprint by 2050.

Obama Administration releases Resilience Opportunities report

The White House Council on Climate Preparedness and Resilience recently released a report entitled Opportunities to Enhance the Nation’s Resilience to Climate Change.

President Obama hosts Frontiers Conference, opens with $300 million investment in sciences

The White House hosted the Frontiers Conference this October in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

NWS to Announce Organizational Changes - TODAY 11am EDT

National Weather Service (NWS) director will be briefing the press shortly on its "evolving operations, workforce and organizational structure to bring more nationwide consistency to the science and service it delivers." The online press briefing will take place at 11 am EDT. The briefing will feature the National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini, and Deputy Director Laura Furgione.

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