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Minerals Resources External Research Program
U.s. Geological Survey
To conduct research in topics related to non-fuel mineral resources in order to (1) ensure availability of up-to-date quantitative assessments of potential for undiscovered mineral deposits, (2) Ensur...more
U.s. Geological Survey
To conduct research in topics related to non-fuel mineral resources in order to (1) ensure availability of up-to-date quantitative assessments of potential for undiscovered mineral deposits, (2) Ensur...more
National Geospatial Program: Building The National Map
U.s. Geological Survey
To utilize stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to expand employment and business opportunities within a key sector of the geospatial industry while enabling A...more
U.s. Geological Survey
Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring.
U.s. Geological Survey
To advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity. The Volcano Hazards Program monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, asse...more
U.s. Geological Survey
To advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity. The Volcano Hazards Program monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, asse...more
Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)
U.s. Geological Survey
To collect, interpret, correlate, and evaluate coal and other solid fuel energy-related stratigraphic, chemical, and GIS data; to build and maintain national databases of coal-related stratigraphic an...more
U.s. Geological Survey
National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
To develop mechanisms that will ensure that the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center is responsive to the research and management needs of Federal and State agencies by working with par...more
U.S. Geological Survey
To develop mechanisms that will ensure that the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center is responsive to the research and management needs of Federal and State agencies by working with par...more
Upper Mississippi River System Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
U.s. Geological Survey
To provide decision makers with information needed to maintain the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) as a sustainable large river ecosystem given its multiple-use character. Congress has declared ...more
U.s. Geological Survey
Hurricane Sandy Program
U.S. Geological Survey
To support research and data collection complementary to continued USGS activities supporting recovery and restoration efforts related to Hurricane Sandy. This entry covers a variety of USGS assistanc...more
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Is Corporate Philanthropy Dead?
Senay Ataselim-Yilmaz, Chief Operating Officer, Turkish Philanthropy Funds, writes that philanthropy often solves the very problems that stems from market failure. Some social issues, however, cannot be tackled by questioning the return on investment.
