Earth has probably already entered the 20-year period in which global temperatures will be, on average, 1.5°C (2.7°F) higher than preindustrial conditions.
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U.S. Academic Research Fleet to Add Three Smaller, More Nimble Vessels
A dire lack of investment in oceangoing vessels means the U.S. ocean sciences community is lagging, scientists say. Three new vessels will play a part in building capabilities.
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Road Development May Put Habitats at Risk
New research links road construction with increased urbanization and more fragmented species ranges.
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De los datos a las decisiones: cambiando las prioridades en las observaciones de la Tierra
La NASA está actualizando la forma en la que diseña e implementa las misiones de las Ciencias de la Tierra, para garantizar que sus datos y ciencia lleguen a los usuarios y a los responsables de la toma de decisiones de forma más rápida y eficaz.
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Guidelines for Managing Induced Seismicity Risks
Consolidating state-of-the-art science into guidelines provides a path forward for managing induced seismicity risks and highlights avenues for future research.
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Our Favorite Science Stories of 2024
What Earth and space science stories stood out this year?
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Water Testing Builds Trust in Science as Maui Communities Recover
Following fires that ravaged the island in 2023, researchers educated residents about how wildfires affect water quality, and gathered data to determine how wildfire impacts change over time.
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How Volcanologists Can Improve Urban Climate Resilience
City-level strategies to cope with climate change can benefit from the insights of volcano scientists, who have long customized hazard information and communications for local communities.
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What’s Next for Science? Look in the Mirror
AGU24 gives us an opportunity to reflect on how science can grow in breadth and depth and how scientific communities can help define the future.
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The Five States Where Environmental Ballot Initiatives Triumphed
Across the country, voters approved spending billions of dollars on climate resilience and conservation.