A chemist versed in science communication and a geophysicist educated in business and law began yearlong stints on Capitol Hill serving as science advisers and learning firsthand how laws are made.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
AGU past and present leadership reflects on the strategic plan adopted 5 years ago that continues to guide transformation of the organization today.Read More »Geology & Geophysics
Early-career scientists face many hurdles. Targeted programs can help them build skills, ease workloads, and form the collaborations they need to advance their careers.Read More »
In speeches and planned visits to a threatened village and a receding glacier, President Obama makes the case that global warming is happening now and warrants immediate action.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
Feedback sought from American Geophysical Union members until 30 September on draft statement emphasizing partnering of scientists, policy makers, and stakeholders to improve hazards resilience.Read More »Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
The next decade of research should focus on the need to understand the changing Antarctic environment and how organisms adapt to it, a high-level report says.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle questioned the administration's proposed cuts and whether support for future missions would be adequate.Read More »
Alcoa, Cargill, General Motors, Microsoft, and nine other major U.S. companies have committed to cut greenhouse gases as part of a new White House program.Read More »
