Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service that have not been made readily available to the public include the following (all pdf).
“Earthquakes: Risk, Detection, Warning, and Research,” January 14, 2010.
“Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response,” January 15, 2010.
“U.S. Immigration Policy on Haitian Migrants,” January 15, 2010.
“The Future of NASA: Space Policy Issues Facing Congress,” January 14, 2010.
“The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) — Responsibilities and Potential Congressional Concerns,” January 15, 2010.
The transition to a clean energy future and diversified sources of energy requires a fundamental shift in how we produce and consume energy across all sectors of the U.S. economy.
A deeper understanding of methane could help scientists better address these impacts – including potentially through methane removal.
While it is reasonable for governments to keep the most sensitive aspects of nuclear policies secret, the rights of their citizens to have access to general knowledge about these issues is equally valid so they may know about the consequences to themselves and their country.
Advancing the U.S. leadership in emerging biotechnology is a strategic imperative, one that will shape regional development within the U.S., economic competitiveness abroad, and our national security for decades to come.