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Report to the Congressional Defense Committees: Department of Defense Pandemic Preparedness

Report to the Congressional Defense Committees:...

The Department of Defense’s pandemic preparedness strategy underscores the importance of global partnerships, proactive planning, and rapid response capabilities. By integrating bio-surveillance, health security alliances, and medical research, DoD enhances…

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Aging and Wildfire Risk to Communities

Aging and Wildfire Risk to Communities

As wildfires grow more intense and frequent, an aging population is increasingly at risk, especially in rural and wildland-urban interface areas. This report highlights how older adults disproportionately live in…

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A Century of Super–Rich Longevity

A Century of Super–Rich Longevity

The relationship between wealth and longevity has shifted dramatically over the last century. Early in the 20th century, being among the wealthiest didn’t necessarily translate to a longer life, urban…

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New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day

As we step into 2025, the U.S. population stands at 341,145,670, while the world population has reached an impressive 8,092,034,511. These numbers reflect the ever-evolving global landscape and the diverse…

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Cloud Seeding Technology: Assessing Effectiveness and Other Challenges

Cloud Seeding Technology: Assessing Effectiveness...

Cloud seeding, a weather modification method, offers potential benefits such as increased water supply, improved environmental health, and economic gains. However, challenges like limited scientific data and uncertainty about unintended…

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USDA Climate Adaptation Plan 2024-2027

USDA Climate Adaptation Plan 2024-2027

The USDA’s 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan takes bold steps to address the evolving challenges posed by climate change. Building on its 2021 Plan, it outlines actionable strategies to protect landscapes,…

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USAID Resilience Policy

USAID Resilience Policy

USAID is committed to strengthening resilience across all of its programs, ensuring communities can thrive despite shocks and stresses. This updated resilience policy expands the focus beyond food security to…

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USAID Mental Health Position Paper

USAID Mental Health Position Paper

Mental health is at the heart of our overall well-being, shaping how we think, feel, and connect with others. It’s closely linked to physical health, educational success, and workforce participation,…

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U.S. Government Global Health Security Strategy 2024

U.S. Government Global Health Security Strategy...

The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our world, impacting nearly one billion people and taking over seven million lives. This experience has revealed the urgent need to bolster global health security (GHS),…

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Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)

Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)

Marburg virus disease (MVD) spreads from Egyptian rousette bats to humans and non-human primates, with transmission occurring through the bats’ saliva, urine, and feces. After crossing over to humans, it…

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Persistent Chemicals

Persistent Chemicals

The GAO conducted a study on PFAS, a group of chemicals that persist in the environment and can cause health issues, found in products like carpets and nonstick cookware. With…

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National Strategy for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

National Strategy for a Sustainable Ocean Economy

From Guam to Georgia, Alaska to the U.S. Caribbean, the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast, individuals and communities rely on the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes for identity, culture,…

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Extreme Weather: Opportunities for Improved Preparedness and Resilience

Extreme Weather: Opportunities for Improved...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has broad national security and disaster preparedness responsibilities. Resilience across homeland security missions, systems and communities is of increasing importance as natural disasters, extreme…

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National Ocean Service Strategic Plan Fiscal Year 2024-2028

National Ocean Service Strategic Plan Fiscal Year...

Climate change is rapidly transforming the ocean and coastal zones, putting economic sectors and population centers under increasing strain. This is exacerbating existing challenges for underserved and underrepresented communities already…

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Understanding High Resolution Geophysical Surveys

Understanding High Resolution Geophysical Surveys

Before 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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