International Policy News

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"John Podesta Named as Biden's Successor to John Kerry for Top Climate Role"

John Podesta will take over as the top US official on international climate issues, replacing John Kerry, who is stepping down to work on Joe Biden’s re-election campaign. Podesta, a behind-the-scenes veteran on climate in past Democratic administrations, will add international climate policy to his current job responsibilities as the White House senior adviser. This move avoids a potential partisan fight in the Senate, as Podesta's new role does not require Senate confirmation.

via The Guardian US|

#climate-change #international-policy #john-kerry

space-exploration2 years ago•4 min saved

Guardians of the Cosmos: Scientists Battling Interplanetary Contamination

The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) panel on planetary protection is responsible for formulating policies to prevent interplanetary contamination and ensuring the preservation of celestial bodies. The panel's Planetary Protection Policy defines categories based on the objectives of space missions and establishes requirements for contamination control. With the increasing involvement of national space agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector entities in space exploration, it is crucial to ensure compliance with this policy. COSPAR provides an international forum for scientific discussions and regularly updates the policy based on new scientific findings. The panel welcomes input from the international space community and aims to facilitate sustainable exploration of the solar system while preventing forward and backward contamination.

via Gizmodo|

#contamination-control #cospar #international-policy