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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Arctic Scientific Research
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a hearing on September 20, 2022, to discuss the rapid environmental changes occurring in the Arctic and the need for strengthened scientific research. Witnesses and committee members examined the impacts of warming temperatures on local communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems.
This hearing informs federal research priorities and potential future funding for Arctic scientific initiatives aimed at addressing infrastructure damage, food security, and environmental shifts affecting 4 million Arctic residents.
Who It Affects
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Arctic residents
Local communities are experiencing infrastructure damage, food security issues, and environmental changes due to rapid warming.
Federal scientific agencies
These agencies are responsible for coordinating and conducting the research discussed in the hearing.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on September 20, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The Arctic is warming at a faster rate than any other part of the globe.
- Approximately 4 million people live in the Arctic region.
- Western Alaska experienced a record-breaking storm in September 2022, resulting in a 9-foot storm surge and significant infrastructure damage.
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- Environmental changes in the Arctic include toxic algae blooms, increased boreal forest fires, and thawing permafrost causing building instability.
- The hearing included testimony from experts representing the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, the Eskimo Walrus Commission, and the Woodwell Climate Research Center.
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Immediate Response to Extreme Weather
The hearing was held shortly after a record-breaking storm in Alaska, highlighting the urgency of the committee's focus on Arctic environmental changes.
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