American Geophysical Union

AGU Mourns the Passing of Michael Balikhin, Editor-in-Chief of JGR: Space Physics

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With profound sadness and an immense appreciation for his groundbreaking contributions to the space science community, AGU mourns the passing of our esteemed and much-loved colleague and friend, Professor Michael (Misha) Balikhin.    Misha was Editor-in-Chief of AGU’s Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics since 2020, where his steadfast leadership, kindness, and charm touched everyone who … Read more

The State of the Science Union

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What You Didn’t Hear Last Night but Need to Know Last night, President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress. Titled “The Renewal of the American Dream,” there was heavy emphasis on the economy, border security, and foreign relations, but what you didn’t hear was the realities of a hollowing out of the federal workforce … Read more

Statement on the Los Angeles Wildfires

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Our hearts go out to all those affected by the devastating California wildfires, which are destroying homes, displacing communities, and overwhelming firefighting efforts as they burn through thousands of acres with alarming speed.  AGU recognizes the immense challenges faced by residents and is grateful for the tireless efforts of first responders and organizations rendering aid … Read more

Inside the 2024 AGU Election: Results and Participation Insights

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In AGU’s 2024 biennial election, which concluded on 29 October, members elected 62 new leaders to serve two-year terms from 2025 to 2026. The Leadership Development/Governance Committee sincerely thanks all members who took part in the election, whether by casting a vote or being considered for office. Your engagement and dedication are the cornerstones of … Read more

Benjamin Zaitchik Elected AGU President-Elect for 2025-2026 Term

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AGU members have elected Benjamin Zaitchik as the organization’s next president-elect, alongside 61 other Union officers, Board members, section and College of Fellows officers, and student/early career representatives to the AGU Council for the 2025-2026 leadership term. Benjamin Zaitchik, a professor of Earth and planetary sciences and department chair at Johns Hopkins University, has a … Read more

Ethical Framework Aims to Counter Risks of Geoengineering Research

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Record heat, devastating storms, punishing drought. Our world continues to see the unrelenting impacts of climate change. It clearly requires urgent action but as the research community increasingly investigates climate intervention methods to address this challenge, we see an alarming lack of ethical guidance.   This is why, powered in partnership and driven by broad collaboration, AGU … Read more

Weathering Storms Around the World

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The scale and scope of Hurricane Milton’s destructive path is overwhelming. Communities along Florida’s west and east coasts, as well as Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, are just beginning to assess the damage. This event comes on top of the widespread damage of Hurricane Helene and its mounting death toll across North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and South … Read more

AGU Updates Critical Position Statements on Climate, Communications and Data

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We are pleased to announce the approval of three updated position statements that will help shape the future of climate action, science communication and data sharing. AGU position statements—created, revised and approved by members with feedback and support from experts in related fields—are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues ranging … Read more

Science and the Future of the Courts

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The recent United States Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo has profound implications for the Earth and space sciences. The 6-3 decision overturned the 1984 case of Chevron USA v. Natural Resources Defense Council, effectively ending a 40-year-old precedent of deferring to the expertise of U.S. federal agencies when interpreting ambiguous language in congressional … Read more