NSF’s Biological Sciences Directorate (BIO) Advisory Committee met May 11-12. The recording of the meeting is available on YouTube (Day 1 and Day 2) and the meeting agenda is online here. The committee, composed of biological and ecological scientists from across the research enterprise, typically meets twice a year. Highlights of the meeting include: Three of the meeting’s panels focused…
In this issue: The National Nature Assessment, Nature Based Solutions and Natural Capital Accounts The recording of the White House roundtable is now available on YouTube. Apply for a Badge to Attend COP27 as an Observer via ESA ESA is accepting expressions of interest from members to receive an ESA “observer status” badge to attend COP27 in Egypt. Congress Senate…
White House Seeks Comments About the Scope of the National Nature Assessment, ESA Seeks Member Input for Comment In April 2022, the Biden administration announced the launch of the first-ever U.S. National Nature Assessment (NNA). Led by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, this report will assess the state of the U.S.’s lands, waters and wildlife and the specific benefits…
ESA has closed applications for badges for COP 27. ESA is accepting expression of interest from members to receive an ESA “observer status” badge to attend the Conference of Parties (COP) 27 Climate Change Conference, which will take place from Nov. 7-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt. ESA is able to issue a limited number of “observer status” badges…
In this issue: White House Announces First National Nature Assessment This assessment will provide a comprehensive report on the state of the nation’s lands, waters, and wildlife. Congress House Science Committee to hold hearings about the Department of Energy Office of Science and climate science. Executive Branch White House repeals Trump-era National Environmental Policy Act regulations. Courts Judge upholds critical…
In this issue: 5 Takeaways from U.N. report on how world can still stop climate change Report finds there is no hope of slowing global warming without a radical shift to electrical energy and carbon removal. Congress Senate committee approves conservation funding bill. Executive Branch USFWS issues rare emergency rule listing the Dixie Valley toad as an endangered species. Courts…
In this issue: Biden Releases Budget Request Request proposes increasing non-defense discretionary spending and spending on climate and clean energy across the government Congress Senate to agree to send the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act to conference committee. Executive Branch USFWS proposes listing the northern long-eared bat as an endangered species. Courts Appeals court revives Biden administration’s social cost of…
In this issue: Lawmakers Pass Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Bills NSF receives a four percent increase. ESA Stands with Ukraine ESA stands in solidarity with the scientists, the research community and all Ukrainian people. Congress Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advances nomination of Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to lead Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Executive Branch White House solicits…
The 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Cohort met virtually with over 40 Congressional offices on Feb. 16 and 17. Students asked for increased funding for the National Science Foundation, shared the importance of NSF funding to their own careers and the value of their own research. The visits came as Congressional appropriations were working to finalize the fiscal year (FY)…
In this issue: Congress Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee leaders introduce legislation to reauthorize the Department of Energy Office of Science. Executive Branch White House announces new leadership for the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Courts Supreme Court to hear climate case. States Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approves new PFAS standards. International UN report warns of unavoidable climate…
In this issue: ESA Selects 2022 Graduate Student Policy Award Recipients Over 40 ESA members to meet with Congressional staff Feb. 16-17. House Passes Legislation Reauthorizing National Science Foundation Legislation creates a new directorate and includes diversity and inclusion in STEM provisions. Biden’s top science adviser, Eric Lander, resigns amid reports of bullying The White House initially stood by him…
Dear ESA Members: House Democrats unveiled a legislative package called the America COMPETES Act of 2022 that is the companion bill to the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) that the Senate passed in June. The bill authorizes Congress to increase funding levels for the National Science Foundation and includes other STEM bills that benefit the research community. CONTACT your…