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Can Earth's and Society's Systems Meet the Needs of 10 Billion People?
The Earth's population, currently 7.2 billion, is expected to rise at a rapid rate over the next40 years. Current projections state that the Earth will need to support 9.6 billion …
Terrorism and the Chemical Infrastructure
The chemical sector is a key part of the national economy and has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as one of 17 sectors comprising the nation's Critical …
Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies
The United States is currently the only country with an active, government-sponsored effort to detect and track potentially hazardous near-Earth objects (NEOs). Congress has …
Atlantic Salmon in Maine
Because of the pervasive and substantial decline of Atlantic salmon populations in Maine over the past 150 years, and because they are close to extinction, a comprehensive …
Facing Hazards and Disasters
Social science research conducted since the late 1970's has contributed greatly to society's ability to mitigate and adapt to natural, technological, and willful disasters. …
Review of NOAA's National Geophysical Data Center
The report reviews the National Geophysical Data Center (NGDC) and assesses how well the center is managing its holdings, serving its users, and supporting NOAA's mission. It …
Tools and Methods for Estimating Populations at Risk from Natural Disasters and Complex Humanitarian Crises
Worldwide, millions of people are displaced annually because of natural or industrial disasters or social upheaval. Reliable data on the numbers, characteristics, and locations of …
Improving the EPA Multi-Sector General Permit for Industrial Stormwater Discharges
Industrial stormwater is derived from precipitation and/or runoff that comes in contact with industrial manufacturing, processing, storage, or material overburden and then runs …
Integrating Multiscale Observations of U.S. Waters
Water is essential to life for humans and their food crops, and for ecosystems. Effective water management requires tracking the inflow, outflow, quantity and quality of …
Estimating Water Use in the United States
Across the United States, the practices for collecting water use data vary significantly from state to state and vary also from one water use category to another, in response to …
Sequence-Based Classification of Select Agents
Select Agents are defined in regulations through a list of names of particularly dangerous known bacteria, viruses, toxins, and fungi. However, natural variation and intentional …
Protecting the Frontline in Biodefense Research
The U.S. Army's Special Immunizations Program is an important component of an overall biosafety program for laboratory workers at risk of exposure to hazardous pathogens. The …