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Earth Sciences at the National Academies
Featured Reports
Flash Flood Forecasting Over Complex Terrain: With an Assessment of the Sulphur Mountain NEXRAD in Southern California
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Research Priorities for Airborne Particulate Matter: IV. Continuing Research Progress
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Implementing Climate and Global Change Research: A Review of the Final U.S. Climate Change Science Program Strategic Plan
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Division on Earth and Life Studies ~ encompasses activities where policy meets the realm of science and the environment, including such high profile issues as drilling for oil on Alaska's North Slope, stem cell research, the transportation of nuclear waste and protecting the nation's food supply.
Web Features
 National Academies Press: Earth Sciences Collection ~ read online free.
National Academies Press: Energy Studies Collection ~ read online free.
International Polar Year 2007-2008 ~ clearing house for information related to the International Polar Year (IPY) 2007-2008.
Global Warming/Climate Change Searchable Collection ~ fifteen recent publications from the National Academies about the science and policy implications of global warming and climate change.
Science and Sustainable Development Searchable Collection ~ recent publications from the National Academies regarding the scientific and policy issues surrounding sustainability and sustainable development.
National Academies Offices
Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources ~ addresses science and policy issues confronting the agricultural, food and environmental systems.
Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate ~ seeks to advance understanding of the atmosphere and climate, to improve the ability to apply this knowledge for benefit and to assist the federal government on problems and programs within the Board's areas of interest and expertise.
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources ~ provides oversight of the earth sciences and resource activities within the National Research Council and reviews research and public activities in the solid-earth sciences.
Board on Energy and Environmental Systems ~ provides independent advice to the executive and legislative branches of government and the private sector on issues in energy and environmental technology and related public policy.
Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology ~ addresses questions about air and water pollution; solid and hazardous waste; toxicology; epidemiology; risk assessment; applied ecology; natural resources; and environmental engineering, economics, law and policy.
Board on Radioactive Waste Management ~ provides scientific and technical analyses to inform national and international decisions on management and disposal of nuclear wastes.
Committee on Earth Studies ~ identifies policy issues and provides advice concerning U.S. priorities in civil and unclassified Earth remote sensing.
Coordinating Committee on Global Change ~ fosters stronger coordination and integration of National Academies activities related to global change science, technology and policy.
Disasters Roundtable ~ facilitates communication and the exchange of ideas among scientists, practitioners and policymakers to identify important issues related to the understanding and mitigation of natural, technological and other disasters.
Ocean Studies Board ~ explores the science, policies and infrastructure needed to understand and protect coastal and marine environments and resources.
Polar Research Board ~ provides independent analysis to the federal government and the nation on matters of science and technology affecting public policy on research needs, environmental quality, natural resources and other issues in the Arctic, the Antarctic and cold regions in general.
U.S. National Committee for Soil Science ~ represents the interests of the U.S. soil science community in the International Union of Soil Sciences and promotes the advancement of soil science.
Water Science and Technology Board ~ works to improve the scientific and technological basis for resolving important questions and issues associated with the efficient management and use of water resources.
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