Top AGU news and views from 2020
As we look back on 2020, we wanted to share some of the top news and views coming out of AGU.
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What to watch 16 Dec. at #AGU20
Wednesday is the second to last day of #AGU20, but we are not slowing down.
Protecting Science at the State and Federal Level
News coming out of Alaska right now reminds me how strongly science depends not just on federal but also state financial support. And it’s disheartening to hear that this crucial science funding is facing challenges at all levels. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy recently vetoed the state’s budget, which would mean huge cuts for the state … Read more
Join the Effort to Improve the Health of Our Oceans
Susan Lozier, AGU’s President-elect, encapsulated the forward-looking spirit and dialogue of global ocean experts earlier this month: As an oceanographer, I view the upcoming United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development as an incredibly important opportunity for the global community to focus on the health of Earth’s oceans. Many recent studies have revealed … Read more
The Start of the New Academic Year in an Age of “Alternative Facts”
It’s that time of year in the U.S. where geoscientists are back from the field with new data, new experiences, and a new academic year lies ahead of us. Many students may have just gone into the field for the first time, conducting research on volcanoes, deserts, streams, oceans, or any other of our natural … Read more