DoD Role During Flu Pandemics, and More from CRS
Noteworthy new reports from the Congressional Research Service obtained by Secrecy News include the following (all pdf).
“Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty: Updated ‘Safeguards’ and Net Assessments,” June 3, 2009.
“The Role of the Department of Defense During a Flu Pandemic,” June 4, 2009.
“Congressional Oversight and Related Issues Concerning International Security Agreements Concluded by the United States,” June 2, 2009.
“The President’s Office of Science and Technology Policy: Issues for Congress,” updated June 3, 2009.
“Landsat and the Data Continuity Mission,” May 22, 2009.
“Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Current Issues and Future Challenges,” June 8, 2009.
Just as sports fanatics had plenty to celebrate this year, so does the heat policy team at FAS. In response to recent heat events, leaders across the country have taken steps to build heat resilience.
Congress should establish a Modeling, Analysis, and Technical Talent for Energy Regulation Hub (MATTER Hub) within the Department of Energy (DOE).
Western states functionally manage trillions in global climate risk (permafrost, forest carbon, etc.) and can do so in ways that drive state economic development.
Implementation will not be easy. Several of the plan’s critical strategies challenge established utility business models.