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Environmental Issues at the National Academies
Featured Reports
Review of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Restructured Upper Mississippi River-Illinois Waterway Feasibility Study: Second Report
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Developing a Research and Restoration Plan for Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim (Western Alaska) Salmon
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Confronting the Nation's Water Problems: The Role of Research
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Endangered and Threatened Species of the Platte River
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Air Quality Management in the United States
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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.
New and Notable
 Water Science and Technology Board Newsletter ~ produced quarterly and distributed at no charge to subscribers in February, June and October each year.
Web Features
National Academies Press: Environmental Issues Collection ~ read online free.
National Academies Press: Natural Resources Collection ~ read online free.
Beyond Discovery: The Ozone Depletion Phenomenon ~ describes how researchers discovered ozone's role in Earth's atmosphere and the devastating consequences of its depletion.
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
Science and Technology for Sustainability Program ~ encourages the use of science and technology to achieve long term sustainable development -- increasing incomes, improving public health and sustaining critical natural systems.
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, improve the ability to apply this knowledge for benefit and assist the federal government on problems and programs within the board's areas of interest and expertise.
Board on Chemical Sciences & Technology ~ serves the nation as its gateway to timely, unbiased scientific advice and guidance on matters involving the chemical sciences.
Board on Earth Sciences and Resources ~ serves as a focal point for National Research Council activities related to the earth sciences and involving research, the environment, natural hazards, resources and education.
Board on Energy and Environmental Systems ~ conducts studies and other activities to provide independent advice to the federal government and private sector on 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 Life Sciences ~ provides advice to government and the scientific community on the biological sciences and their impact on society.
Board on Radioactive Waste Management ~ provides scientific and technical analyses to inform national and international decisions on management and disposal of nuclear wastes.
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.
Coordinating Committee on Global Change ~ fosters stronger coordination and integration of National Academies activities related to global change science, technology and policy.
Committee on Human Dimensions of Global Change ~ serves as a source of broad scientific expertise and judgment for setting agendas for research on human-environment interactions.
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.
Science, Technology and Law Program ~ brings together the science and engineering community and the legal community on a regular basis to explore pressing issues, to improve communication and to help resolve issues between the two communities.
Water Science and Technology Board ~ improves the scientific and technological basis for resolving important questions associated with the efficient management and use of water resources.
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