U.S. passport, CRBA and travel information for U.S. citizens following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
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Russia Conducts Destructive Anti-Satellite Missile Test
On November 15, 2021, the Russian Federation recklessly conducted a destructive test of a direct-ascent anti-satellite missile against one of its own satellites.
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Renewed U.S. Leadership in Glasgow Raises Ambition to Tackle Climate Crisis
On day one at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties, President Joe Biden made clear that Glasgow must raise global ambition during this decisive decade of climate action to preserve our shared future.
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Chair’s Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken following the COVID-19 Ministerial
COVID-19 has left more than 5 million dead and disrupted the health and well-being of many millions more. It is still today ravaging the global economy and local livelihoods, disrupting global supply chains, and constraining global mobility, threatening peace and stability.
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U.S.-China Joint Glasgow Declaration on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s
U.S.-China Joint Glasgow Declaration on Enhancing Climate Action in the 2020s Media Note Office of the Spokesperson November 10, 2021 The United States and China recall their Joint Statement Addressing the Climate Crisis of April 17th, 2021. They are committed to its effective implementation and appreciate the intensive work that has taken …
Read More» Launching the First Movers Coalition at the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference
At the launch of the First Movers Coalition, more than 25 Founding Members—leading companies from a wide range of industries around the world—made commitments to spur the commercialization of emerging technologies in this decade
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U.S. and UK Issue Joint Statement to Enhance Cooperation on Quantum Information Science and Technology
The U.S. – U.K. joint statement on quantum cooperation builds upon these ongoing activities, and serves as a prelude to even greater engagement, explicitly grounded in shared principles of research integrity. The United States and United Kingdom Issue Joint Statement to Enhance Cooperation on Quantum Information Science and Technology THE WHITE HOUSE NOVEMBER 04, 2021 …
Read More» U.S. Announcements on World Leaders Summit Forest and Land Use Event
The United States is taking ambitious action to conserve and restore natural ecosystems at home, through partnerships among federal government agencies, states, tribes, nongovernmental organizations, and private landowners. U.S. Announcements on World Leaders Summit Forest and Land Use Event Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson November 3, 2021 On November 2, 2021, world leaders gathered …
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Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials Previewing Day Two of COP26
So, today, the President spoke at the COP26 and called on leaders from more than 100 countries to raise our ambition to tackle the climate crisis. As you all heard in his remarks, he knows the world is falling short right now, and Glasgow must be the kickoff of this decade of ambition as well …
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President Biden Tackles Methane Emissions, Spurs Innovations, Supports Sustainable Agriculture to Build a Clean Energy Economy & Create Jobs
Fact Sheet: President Biden Tackles Methane Emissions, Spurs Innovations, and Supports Sustainable Agriculture to Build a Clean Energy Economy and Create Jobs The White House Statements & Releases November 02, 2021 Today, President Biden is announcing bold actions consistent with his vision that tackling the climate crisis is not just an imperative, but …
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President Biden Renews U.S. Leadership on World Stage at U.N. Climate Conference (COP26)
President Announces New Actions to Tackle Climate Change, Tap Economic Opportunity, and Tout Ambition of Collective Global Efforts
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These countries’ commitments will help our climate
The United States is among the many nations committing to major greenhouse gas reductions ahead of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) this November.
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Release of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan
In response to E.O. 14008 “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad,” the Department of State has released its 2021 Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan, which will be implemented in FY 2022 and reviewed and updated annually Release of the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan PRESS STATEMENT NED PRICE, DEPARTMENT SPOKESPERSON OCTOBER 07, …
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DOD Announces Strategy to Tackle Climate Crisis
DOD Announces Strategy to Tackle Climate Crisis BY OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY RESILIENCE OCTOBER 07, 2021 On Oct. 7, 2021, the White House released Climate Adaptation Plans from each agency , as required by Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis At Home and Abroad.” The Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan, released with these …
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Genetically engineered crops can slow climate change. Here’s how.
Many agricultural activities — driving tractors, tilling soil, applying fertilizer or pesticides — emit greenhouse gases into the environment. But experts are finding that genetically engineered crops can reduce these emissions.
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These countries are saying no to coal
In April, the United States committed to creating a carbon-pollution-free power sector by 2035 and a net-zero emissions economy by no later than 2050, which means an eventual phasing out of coal.
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Winning the Race to Zero: Journey to COP26
The Event This two-day hybrid in-person and livestream event brings together key government and business leaders from the United States, United Kingdom and Europe to highlight real-world technology driven solutions to tackle the climate change crisis. Key Sectors will include Design and Construction, Energy, Environmental Technology, Transportation and Green Finance. Date & Location 22-23 …
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The push for COVID-19 vaccines is helping fight other diseases
U.S. researchers are adapting new vaccine technology used to fight the COVID-19 pandemic to develop vaccines against other diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
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Statement by President Joe Biden on the Investigation into the Origins of COVID-19
The United States will also keep working with like-minded partners around the world to press China to participate in a full, transparent, evidence-based international investigation and to provide access to all relevant data and evidence.
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Reinforcing the U.S. Commitment to the Arctic at the Arctic Council Ministerial May 19-20, 2021
“… [at the Arctic Council Ministerial] I’ll reaffirm America’s commitment to meeting our climate goals and encourage other Arctic nations to do the same.” …
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America advances GPS with new satellites
Everyone from pizza delivery drivers to airline pilots and international shippers will soon have stronger and more reliable navigation systems thanks to the United States’ GPS overhaul.
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NASA readies its best asteroid punch
It sounds like the plot of a Hollywood blockbuster, but it’s real. NASA scientists will soon launch a mission to change the course of a distant asteroid in a test of technology that could one day save planet Earth from disaster.
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Statement of President Joe Biden on the Passing of Michael Collins
Michael Collins lived a life of service to our country. From his time in the Air Force, to his career with NASA, to his service at the State Department, to his leadership of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum; Michael Collins both wrote and helped tell the story of our nation’s remarkable accomplishments in …
Read More» FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers Emergency COVID-19 Assistance for India
Reflecting the United States’ solidarity with India as it battles a new wave of COVID-19 cases, the United States is delivering supplies worth more than $100 million in the coming days to provide urgent relief to our partners in India
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World leaders pledge to cap global emissions
“We made great progress,” Biden said on April 23, the second day of the summit. “I’m grateful to all the leaders who have announced new commitments to help us meet the existential threat of climate change.”
Read More» Program To Create Pathways to Safe and Secure Nuclear Energy Included in Biden-Harris Administration’s Bold Plans To Address the Climate Crisis
FIRST is a capacity-building program designed to deepen strategic ties, support energy innovation, and advance technical collaboration with partner nations on secure and safe nuclear energy infrastructure. Program To Create Pathways to Safe and Secure Nuclear Energy Included in Biden-Harris Administration’s Bold Plans To Address the Climate Crisis MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON APRIL …
Read More» United States will halve carbon emissions over next decade, says Biden
The United States will reduce its carbon emissions by 50%–52% by 2030, said President Biden at the Leaders Summit on Climate April 22 at the White House.
Read More» Leaders Summit on Climate Summary of Proceedings
After fulfilling his promise to bring America back into the Paris Agreement, President Biden convened 40 world leaders in a virtual Leaders Summit on Climate this week to rally the world in tackling the climate crisis and meeting the demands of science.
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Launching Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate
At President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate on April 23, 2021, the United States and United Arab Emirates, with endorsement from the United Kingdom’s COP 26 Presidency, and with support from Australia, Brazil, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, and Uruguay, announced plans to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate).
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Remarks by President Biden at the Virtual Leaders Summit on Climate Session 2: Investing in Climate Solutions
Taking on climate change together is more than just the right thing to do; it’s also in everyone’s best interests to do it. Meeting this challenge is going to require mobilizing financing at an unprecedented scale. The White House April 22, 2021 East Room 10:50 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Well, hello again, everyone. Welcome …
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United States: We must succeed in preventing a climate catastrophe
U.S. International Climate Finance Plan – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Plan – the first of its kind in the U.S. government – focuses on international climate finance.
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Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to Participate in the Leaders Summit on Climate
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will join President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and several U.S. cabinet secretaries and private sector and civil society leaders at the Leaders Summit on Climate.
Read More» Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials
The White House Press Briefing April 19, 2021 Via Teleconference 10:33 A.M. EDT ACTING ADMINISTRATOR SLAVITT: Good morning, and thank you for joining us. I am joined by Dr. Walensky from the CDC and Dr. Fauci from the NIH today. I want to tell you today that things are about to get a whole …
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Tackling the Crisis and Seizing the Opportunity: America’s Global Climate Leadership
The climate crisis we face is profound. The consequences of not meeting it would be cataclysmic. But if we lead by the power of our example [we] can turn the greatest challenge in generations into the greatest opportunity for generations to come.
Read More» Joint Statement: The United States and the United Kingdom are Working Together in the Fight Against Climate Change
We resolved today to work closely together to reduce our own emissions and to rally all countries, and most especially the world’s major economies, to strengthen climate ambition. President Biden’s upcoming Leaders Summit on Climate and the G7 leaders meeting to be hosted by the UK are both critical opportunities to build momentum on the …
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Biden takes bold steps to fight climate change
On January 27, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order deepening America’s commitment to combat the climate crisis.
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The U.S. protects wetlands large and small
On World Wetlands Day and every day, the United States demonstrates its commitment to protecting wetlands.
Read More» Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, January 27
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy U.S. State Department January 27, 2021 James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 12:31 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon. President Biden is continuing to follow through on his key promise to take swift …
Read More» President Biden Takes Executive Actions to Tackle the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, Create Jobs, and Restore Scientific Integrity
Today, President Biden will take executive action to tackle the climate crisis at home and abroad while creating good-paying union jobs and equitable clean energy future, building modern and sustainable infrastructure, restoring scientific integrity and evidence-based policymaking across the federal government, and re-establishing the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology.
Read More» U.S. return to Paris Agreement marks renewed climate commitment
The United States is rejoining the Paris Agreement, renewing its commitment to partnering with other nations to tackle the global threat of climate change.
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I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the Paris Agreement, done at Paris on December 12, 2015, do hereby accept the said Agreement and every article and clause thereof on behalf of the United States of America.
Read More» Letter to His Excellency António Guterres
The United States intends to remain a member of the World Health Organization.
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U.S. Space policies and related articles
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NASA Names a Building for a Pioneering African American
NASA has renamed its Washington headquarters to honor Mary W. Jackson, the first female African American engineer to work for the agency.
Read More» Museum exhibit on epidemics goes digital
A Smithsonian Institution exhibit titled Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World has been expanded in its scope and reach.
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Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
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A historic first, NASA sends astronauts to space aboard private craft
NASA launched two U.S. astronauts aboard a spacecraft made by a private American company May 30. The craft successfully docked to the International Space Station on May 31.
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NASA names telescope for pioneering female astronomer
NASA, the U.S. space agency, will name its next-generation space telescope in honor of Nancy Grace Roman.
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U.S. Universities Rally Against COVID-19
While dozens of U.S. universities are working on vaccines and studies to guide the fight against COVID-19, others also are providing equipment and talent to help local communities.
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Vaccines save lives
Vaccines have helped control and even eradicate many deadly diseases, including polio and smallpox. And now the hunt is on for a vaccine to prevent the COVID-19 disease, which has afflicted more than 2 million people worldwide.
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U.S. makes advances on COVID-19 vaccines
Several U.S. partnerships are already testing vaccines on humans — a major step toward showing the drug is safe and effective. Others are figuring out new ways to administer and deliver a vaccine when it’s ready.
Read More» America’s Fortune 500 take on COVID-19
Many of America’s most successful companies are giving money, supplies and know-how to take on the COVID-19 crisis at home and abroad.
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Hundreds of millions in U.S. foreign aid to combat COVID-19
Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad, April 06, 2020
Briefing With Dr. William Walters, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Operations, Bureau of Medical Services; Acting Assistant Secretary Alice Wells, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs; and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Ian Brownlee, Bureau of Consular Affairs On COVID-19: Updates on Health Impact and Assistance for American Citizens Abroad SPECIAL BRIEFING DR. WILLIAM WALTERS …
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U.S. Scientists Work Tirelessly on Coronavirus Vaccines
U.S. innovators are rushing to combat the new coronavirus, with vaccines already in development and new treatment options being tested in the United States and Asia.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK March 30, 2020
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK March 27, 2020
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK March 25, 2020
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy London, UK March 18, 2020
Effective March 18, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in London and Consulates General in Edinburgh and Belfast have suspended routine consular services.
Read More» Call to Action to the Tech Community on New Machine Readable COVID-19 Dataset
Today, researchers released the COVID-19 Open Research Dataset (CORD-19) of scholarly literature about COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, and the Coronavirus group.
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What is the CDC’s role during the coronavirus crisis?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, works to keep Americans and people everywhere healthy.
Read More» Astronomers spot record-breaking black hole explosion
“This record-breaking, gargantuan eruption came from a black hole in a distant galaxy cluster hundreds of millions of light-years away,” NASA said February 27.
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Earth at Night: Amazing photos from NASA
Nighttime photographs from NASA show how humans and natural phenomena light up the darkness, and how and why scientists have observed Earth’s night lights for more than four decades, the space agency said.
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Get smart: Core vs. edge in 5G networks
Fifth-generation wireless technology, commonly referred to as 5G, will be a faster version of the current 4G network capabilities. For a device like a smartphone or a laptop, this means higher bandwidth to stream videos and send files more quickly.
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To prepare for Mars, NASA travels to Iceland
In preparation for a 2020 mission to Mars, NASA is pretending Iceland is the Red Planet. Scientists from NASA are assessing that country’s sediments, glaciers, river systems and other features, which are similar to environments on Mars.
Read More» Why is America concerned about 5G?
Next year, fifth-generation (5G) wireless technology will begin to form the backbone of future economies and public services. Unfortunately, the new infrastructure needed to support 5G can subject countries to threats to their national security.
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From Silicon Valley to the American heartland
In a country that prides itself on royal history and traditions, the wedding of American actress Meghan Markle to Britain’s Prince Harry promises something distinctly new: several American touches. They’ll be unmistakable both during the May 19 nuptials in St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle and at the glittering banquet afterward for 600 guests.
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U.S. Embassy’s Women in STEM Engagement: A Day with An Aspiring Science Diplomat
The first Saudi woman to combine the fields of medicine and diplomacy, Dr. al Shouli was inspired by the Science Diplomacy conference to one day represent her country as a female science minister.
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Science Diplomacy and International Policy: A Medical Perspective
Science Diplomacy and International Policy: A Medical Perspective
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Zoohackathon 2017: Coding to end wildlife trafficking
About the U.S. Embassy London’s team at Zoohackathon 2017 with a focus on: Coding to end wildlife trafficking
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U.S. Embassy Press Release – Fishackathon
U.S. Embassy, London April 19, 2016 008/16 @USAinUKPress The U.S. Embassy is organizing a Fishackathon, April 22-24. The London offices of The Economist will serve as the host venue. The Fishackathon is a U.S. Department of State initiative, launched in 2014 around Secretary Kerry’s Our Ocean conference to develop usable solutions to address worldwide overfishing. The hackathon brings together computer …
Read More» Amazon Inhales More Carbon than It Emits, NASA Finds
A NASA-led study seven years in the making has confirmed that natural forests in the Amazon remove more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than they emit, therefore reducing global warming. This finding resolves a long-standing debate about a key component of the overall carbon balance of the Amazon basin.
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