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Grace van Deelen

Grace van Deelen, joined Eos in 2023 as a staff writer. She covers all things Earth science and is particularly interested in stories that highlight the intersection of society, the environment, and equity in science. Grace holds a master’s degree from MIT’s Graduate Program in Science Writing and bachelor’s degrees in biology and anthropology from Tufts University.

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Seismometers Provide Fuller Picture of Los Angeles Groundwater

by Grace van Deelen 19 March 202519 March 2025

A new method to evaluate deep aquifers shows even torrential rains haven’t fully replenished groundwater beneath Los Angeles.

A colorful mural depicts an astronaut and the word “innovate.”
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National STEM Festival Celebrates 103 Student Innovators

by Grace van Deelen 18 March 202518 March 2025

A “national science fair” in Washington, D.C., hopes to help students persist on their pathways to STEM careers.

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EPA Moves to Rewrite Water Rules Following Sackett Decision

by Grace van Deelen 12 March 20255 May 2025

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin announced today that the agency would kick off a review of EPA rules and redefine “waters of the United States” to ensure that the agency aligns with the 2023 Supreme Court decision Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which limited the implementation of the Clean Water Act.

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Two ROVs to Join the U.S. Academic Research Fleet

by Grace van Deelen 11 March 202513 March 2025

The midsize remotely operated vehicles, supported by federal grants, will help meet growing demand for submersible research vehicles.

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Trump Boasts About Dismantling Environmental and Science Policy

by Grace van Deelen 5 March 20255 March 2025

President Trump’s address to Congress touted takedowns of Biden’s initiatives and encouraged fossil fuel expansion but did not acknowledge recent cuts to the federal workforce.

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We’re About to Reach the Paris Agreement Limit, If We Haven’t Already

by Grace van Deelen 10 February 202510 February 2025

Earth has probably already entered the 20-year period in which global temperatures will be, on average, 1.5°C (2.7°F) higher than preindustrial conditions.

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U.S. Academic Research Fleet to Add Three Smaller, More Nimble Vessels

by Grace van Deelen 27 January 202526 March 2025

A dire lack of investment in oceangoing vessels means the U.S. ocean sciences community is lagging, scientists say. Three new vessels will play a part in building capabilities.

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Improving Earthquake Early Warning Access for the Deaf Community

by Grace van Deelen 2 January 20252 January 2025

Earthquake early warning systems are rarely accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. A group of scientists is working to change that.

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Flint, 10 Years Later

by Grace van Deelen 23 December 202424 December 2024

In the decade since the start of the Flint water crisis, policymakers and communities have made improvements to the lives of residents, but opportunities for progress remain.

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Arctic Beavers Advance North and Accelerate Permafrost Thaw

by Grace van Deelen 10 December 202410 December 2024

As beavers build dams in new areas, they impound water, warming permafrost adjacent to their ponds.

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