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Priorities for Sustainable and Responsible Development of Offshore Renewable Energy on the West Coast Outlined in New Report

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The waters of the U.S. West Coast are well-suited for renewable energy projects but already support maritime activities central to regional economies, food systems, and public safety. A new National Academies report offers recommendations to help inform offshore renewable energy development while mitigating negative impacts on coastal communities and industries.

Mar 17, 2026
coastal ocean waves

U.S. NAS Launches New Fund to Build Long-Term Ukrainian Science and Innovation Enterprise

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The National Academy of Sciences is creating a new fund aimed at supporting a robust Ukrainian science and technology enterprise to fuel Ukraine’s rebuilding and economic recovery efforts. Joined by U.S. and Ukrainian dignitaries, NAS President Marcia McNutt is announcing the fund at an event in Washington, D.C.

Apr 17, 2024
Independence Monument in Kyiv, Ukraine
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