Search Results for: Earth observations, science, and services for the 21st century

Got that flash of déjà vu? That feeling you’ve seen the headline before, maybe even on this blog? That’s because you have. Here are the links. The posts were written on the occasion of an AMS workshop held last November, … Continue reading →

A preamble… At the end of the October 31 post, I said we’d focus on unleashing private-sector productivity. But in the interim, I’ve done some rethinking, along several lines. First, the thought struck me as unbalanced. Often what people mean … Continue reading →

Given federal deficits and budget constraints, what Earth observations, science, and services for the 21st century might most Americans support, regardless of political persuasion? Whew! It’s the year 2011…so there are no guarantees. But start with the public good. Or, … Continue reading →

Do you read this blog? Then chances are good that you’re part of the Great Endeavor. In one way or another, you’re – learning how the Earth works, – predicting what it will do next, – harnessing this knowledge for … Continue reading →

We all know that Washington DC is the nation’s capital. Unsurprisingly, it’s also the capital city for non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), or civil society. Over 3000 non-profit associations are headquartered here; many other national associations operate DC offices. Close to one … Continue reading →

Time was, e-mail was rare, and all e-mail was exciting. Today’s title phrase channels that 1990’s buzz. Baby boomers and perhaps a few Millennials recall dial-up (!!!) e-mail and AOL (the two were practically synonymous then) and this iconic AOL … Continue reading →

“If your science doesn’t correspond to reality, you’re going to lose lives.” – Alexander E. MacDonald AMS Summer Community Meeting participants may have had their separate motivations for making their way to Raleigh back in August, but all attendees would … Continue reading →

Today’s subject may not be Commerce’ best idea…but it’s certainly in the Top Ten. The U.S. Department of Commerce has been on the federal landscape for more than a century. First established by President Theodore Roosevelt as the Department of … Continue reading →

On September 12-14, Oxford University’s Environmental Change Institute held a workshop on Extreme Meteorological Events, mores specifically on Attribution of Climate and Weather Extremes: Assessing, Anticipating and Communicating Climate Risks. Writing in Climate, Etc., Judith Curry provides an interesting commentary. … Continue reading →