AGU opposes U.S. Supreme Court decision to erode emission regulations

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As leaders of the world’s largest Earth and space science association, we are gravely concerned by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to negate the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce the Clean Air Act. Today’s decision directly undermines the efforts of scientists in our community as well as the science-supported policy that protects the health … Read more

AGU announces proposed slate for the 2022 Board and Council Elections

The AGU Leadership Development/Governance Committee and Section and College of Fellows officers are pleased to announce the proposed slate of candidates for the 2022 AGU election. Every two years, per its bylaws, AGU elects leaders for the Board and Council, Sections and the College of Fellows who will move the organization forward and will be instrumental … Read more

AGU’s Commitment to Solution Science Underscored by IPCC Report

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The report released today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change emphasizes that society must address the growing climate crisis. As also argued in AGU’s position on climate change, collective action is needed now to use energy more efficiently; transition to energy sources, products and services that do not release greenhouse gases; implement existing and … Read more