More than half of the newly elected Democratic representatives signed onto a letter calling for “robust funding” for U.S. climate change research programs.
AGU 2019
Global Tree Cover Loss Continues but Is Down from Peak Highs
New data show that an area of tropical tree forest cover the size of Nicaragua was lost in 2018.
Titan’s Northern Lake District Has Hidden Depths
Radar and infrared data from flybys reveal new details about Titan’s northern lakes.
Continuing AGU’s Legacy in Publishing: AGU Advances’ New Editor in Chief
Susan Trumbore will lead this new, highly selective journal in publishing cutting-edge research across the Earth and space sciences.
Atacama’s Past Rainfall Followed Pacific Sea Temperature
This is the first paleoclimate record of precipitation near Atacama’s hyperarid core and suggests that its moisture source is different from that of the Andes.
Podcast: Celebrate Earth Day with Stories from AGU
Enjoy the wonders of our world with special episodes of AGU’s Third Pod from the Sun.
A United Europe Benefits Global Science, Say EU Geoscientists
“You are the stakeholders of European integration,” former Italian prime minister Mario Monti told an assembly of geoscientists.
Podcast: When the Sahara Was Green
Past climate change likely motivated human migrations.
Space Force Proposal Hits Counterforce in Senate Hearing
Senators agree that the United States needs to be better prepared to defend itself in the space domain, but they are skeptical about a proposed dedicated space force.
Israeli Spacecraft Will Land on Moon Today
Beresheet will be the first privately developed craft to attempt a soft landing on the Moon. The landing will be broadcast live.