Gulf Research Program executive director Lauren Alexander Augustine discusses the impact science can have on communities when given money and time. Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
Accurately assessing flood hazards requires a better understanding of the feedbacks between natural and human influences on the characteristics of rivers.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
A student who saw his climate research misrepresented in online forums shares the experience, as well as lessons learned and recommendations for how to counter efforts to distort climate science.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
Nonperennial rivers are a major—and growing—part of the global river network. New research and science-based policies are needed to ensure the sustainability of these long-overlooked waterways.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
A revised definition of which waters can be protected from pollution by the federal government ignores established science.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
Two organizations found ways to be more intentional about encouraging participation by a diverse spectrum of attendees at scientific meetings—the scientific community can learn from their experiences.Read More »
A road map for a major geothermal energy development initiative determines proposed priorities and goals by integrating input from stakeholders, data, and technological assessments.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
As geoscience and policy-making communities begin to recognize the importance of including indigenous knowledge into their work, we must place the proper value on it through equitable time and funding.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
