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... Cooperative geoscience programs abroad can contribute information to the important formulation and implementation of American foreign policy in many fields, including international trade and investment access to mineral and energy raw materials, water resources development, isolation of hazardous wastes, development of seabed resources, international boundary disputes, and technical assistance programs. Such geoscience contributions must, however, be based on up-to-date knowledge of world geology, resources, programs, and data 1
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... economic interests abroad but also points out specific areas where geoscientists and geoscience information could be used more effectively. The report emphasizes the importance of global geoscience research, showing how and why an enhanced international research effort is necessary, not only to reinforce our position in the world geoscience community but also to contribute more effectively to the political, economic, and social well-being of citizens of the United States.
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... foreign policy, economic growth, and basic research, the committee recommends the establishment of an American Office of Global Geosciences whose advisory group would include both governmental and nongovernmental representation. The committee envisions this office as a small nongovernmental organization that would be financed by government and industry, and possibly private foundations as well, would serve as a clearinghouse for international geoscience information and activities, and would help coordinate projects and activities involving industry, academia, and government.
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... 4 provided for international programs already in existence, for example, in the National Science Foundation, U.S. Geological Survey, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy, Department of State, Bureau of Mines, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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  • petroleum industry
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  • geological survey
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