Freshwater ecosystems constitute a small fraction of our planet but play a disproportionately large and critical role in the global carbon cycle.Read More »Natural Hazards
If increasingly globalized societies are to make better land management decisions, the geosciences must globally evaluate how humans are reshaping Earth's surfaceRead More »Geology & Geophysics
Swings from snow drought to extreme winter rainfall make managing reservoirs, like the Oroville Dam, incredibly difficult. But what exactly is "snow drought"?Read More »Education
What do the coming political changes mean for the job market? In the short term, not much. But long term, expect privatization, contract employment, and more.Read More »Ocean Sciences
Accurate measurements of changes in sea and land levels with location and time require making precise, repeated geodetic ties between tide gauges and satellite positioning system equipment.Read More »Climate Change
Although climate and environmental regulations are at risk in the short term, Trump's disruption of traditional party positions could help to break decades of stalled efforts to address climate change.Read More »
An ever-growing group of scientists seeks to integrate rock deformation labs from across the United States into one shared national facility.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
