NASA astronaut and geoscientist Drew Feustel reminds us: High above Earth, you see no borders; you barely see cities. You do see evidence of Earth’s raw power.
Earth Day
Societal Impacts Collection Continues to Grow
There have been further additions to the highly successful “Earth and Space Science is Essential for Society” collection of commentaries.
Thousands Take to the Hill to March for Science
Protestors in the U.S. capital echoed pleas from last year, calling for greater appreciation of and support for science, less political interference, and increased diversity in scientific pursuits.
Thousands March Worldwide in Support of Science
Science enthusiasts descended on the National Mall in Washington, D. C., and demonstrated in more than 600 cities and other places globally in support of science and evidence-based decision-making.
Earth and Space Science for the Benefit of Humanity
A collection of Commentaries published in the journals of the American Geophysical Union illuminate the deep and growing benefits of research in the Earth and space sciences for humanity.
Eight Ways to Get Ready for the March for Science
From sending RSVPs to quickly ordering an event T-shirt to finding out about our premarch gathering, AGU members and their families and friends can take steps now to prepare for the 22 April march.
AGU Endorses the March for Science in Washington, D. C.
Between now and the 22 April event, AGU will share further information about march-related resources and communications.
New Climate Studies: Worse Risks at 2°C Rise, Higher Rise Likely
Although the Paris agreement scheduled to be signed 22 April aims for a 2°C warming cap, new findings show that even a 1.5°C rise will hit glaciers hard.
Faith and Science Working Together on Climate Change
When science can show that the poorest among us are suffering first and worst from human-induced climate change, religions can motivate people of faith to care and to act.