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Opinion 17 February 2020

Don’t @ Me: What Happened When Climate Skeptics Misused My Work

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.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

A dry river about 80 kilometers south of Albuquerque, N.M.

Opinion 13 February 2020

Science Gets Up to Speed on Dry Rivers

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.

Beach strewn with plastic and glass debris

News 11 February 2020

Bill Calls for Dramatically Cutting Plastic Pollution

With just 8% of plastic waste in the United States currently being recycled, the bill aims to set up an effective plastic recycling program and limit single-use plastic.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Water channel through marsh grasses in Galveston, Texas

Opinion 11 February 2020

New Clean Water Act Rule Leaves U.S. Waters Vulnerable

A revised definition of which waters can be protected from pollution by the federal government ignores established science.

Sen. Tom Udall and former secretary of the interior Bruce Babbitt sit on a dais with National Geographic logos everywhere

News 7 February 2020

30 by 30: A Push to Protect U.S. Land and Water

The effort to conserve at least 30% of U.S. land and ocean by 2030 is part of an international push for conservation aiming to protect biodiversity and mitigate climate change impacts.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Aerial view of buildings on a narrow spit of land

News 7 February 2020

Helping Alaskan Communities Facing Climate Risks

Scientists examine how best to use science to help communities respond to rapid climate change in the Arctic.

Geohealth

Satellite image of Hurricane Lester on approach to the island of Hawaii

News 6 February 2020

Violence Increases with Climate Change

Stresses from environmental triggers are leading to more gender-based violence around the world.

Science Policy & Funding

Lit U.S. Capitol Building at dusk

News 4 February 2020

China Challenges U.S. Science Dominance

A recent Congressional hearing and National Science Board report show that U.S. leadership faces growing global competition.

Geohealth

A man and a woman in blue lab coats smile in a lab.

Feature 29 January 2020

Profits for the Planet

Entrepreneurs are addressing global challenges with science-based—and financially sustainable—solutions.

Science Policy & Funding

America’s STEM economy supports 69% of the GDP and two out of three workers.

AGU News 28 January 2020

STEM Supports 67% of U.S. Jobs

The real jobs report: A new analysis shows that science, tech, and engineering careers are this country’s engine.