The Fire Science Exchange Network is a science delivery organization made up of 15 regional fire science exchanges across the United States. Created in 2010, the exchanges provide relevant and…
Learn MoreBefore offshore wind construction begins, companies gather information to characterize the seafloor with high-resolution geophysical (HRG) surveys. HRG surveys use a suite of active sound sources to produce sounds that…
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Learn MoreThe hazards and impacts of wildland-urban interface (WUI) fires significantly affect life safety and property across the U.S. In 2020, 44 million housing units in the U.S. were located in…
Learn MoreThis strategy lays out the Department of Defense’s approach to the Arctic as the region undergoes rapid geophysical and geopolitical change. The strategy aligns with and nests under the 2022…
Learn MoreArctic climate change continues to impact the region’s environmental, social, cultural, political, economic, and security landscapes. The repercussions have drawn more attention to the Arctic, highlighting its inherent value and…
Learn MoreBureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) uses Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Task Forces to help shape its approach to offshore wind and other renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental…
Learn MoreBureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) established the Center for Marine Acoustics in 2020 to create a streamlined approach to BOEM’s acoustic studies and modeling efforts. Staffed by acoustics and…
Learn MoreHazardous weather and climate events kill hundreds of people and cause billions of dollars of property damage in the United States each year. In 2023, for instance, the United States…
Learn MoreOver the years wildfires have been increasing in frequency and intensity. To combat these reoccurring natural disasters and to begin to get the upper hand in prevention, communities, first responders,…
Learn MoreThe Federal Government has broad exposure to the physical risks of climate change and the transition risks associated with the global shift away from carbon-intensive energy sources. At the same…
Learn MoreIn 2023, carbon dioxide (CO2), the most abundant greenhouse gas, reached a record high concentration in the Earth’s atmosphere, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Scientific assessments have…
Learn MoreDun & Bradstreet has released their global 2023 Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report. This report shares progress made on their commitments to create solutions to support other companies’ ESG…
Learn MoreAddressing climate change is urgent, which is why so many activists, pundits, and elected officials argue for taking action now by banning fossil fuels, subsidizing or mandating the production or…
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