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Deep Decarbonization? Yes We Can!

Eric Davidson, president-elect of AGU by Eric Davidson 14 January 20217 July 2025

Modeling the U.S. energy system demonstrates several pathways to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. The pathway with the lowest cost, 0.2–1.2% of GDP, relies on >80% contribution of renewables.

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Empeora la Crisis Hídrica en el Caribe Oriental

by Sarah Peter 5 January 202110 November 2021

Científicos, políticos y pobladores temen que la actual escasez de agua y los largos períodos de sequía puedan empeorar a medida que cambie el clima y que el Acuerdo de París se haya quedado corto.

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The Best of Eos in 2020

by AGU 24 December 20205 October 2021

What Earth and space science stories stood out this year, and what are we looking forward to in 2021?

Smokestacks release smoke into the sky at an industrial site surrounded by trees and sparse buildings.
Posted inNews

The Debate over the United Nations’ Energy Emissions Projections

Kate Wheeling, freelance science writer by Kate Wheeling 18 December 20202 September 2022

A new study finds the economic factor driving the divergence between emissions trajectories in climate assessments and reality.

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Human Activity Makes India’s Coastlines More Vulnerable

by M. Stonecash 9 December 202014 November 2022

Researchers propose the creation of an anthropogenic vulnerability index to help guide conservation policy decisions.

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Podcast: From Athlete to Astronaut

by Lauren Lipuma 7 December 20205 March 2026

Leland Melvin proves that dedication and hard work can help anyone overcome the odds.

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Can Satellites Fill Gaps in Agricultural Water Monitoring?

by David Shultz 1 December 202020 October 2021

Past studies that have estimated irrigation water usage based on satellite remote sensing have had large uncertainties that could hamper effective water management.

Handwritten cardboard signs from a Black Lives Matter protest in Poland, centered on a quote from Angela Davis about antiracism.
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Geociencias Comprometidas con la Justicia Racial. Ahora Tenemos Trabajo que Hacer

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 25 November 202014 March 2023

Quedarse callado es volverse cómplice de nuestra propia destrucción porque el racismo nos destruye a todos. Pero no quedarse callado implica más que hacer declaraciones. También está el silencio colectivo de no hacer nada. —No Time For Silence

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Different Models, Different Answers in Water Resource Planning

by Terri Cook 19 November 202024 February 2023

The experimental design used in climate vulnerability assessments can strongly influence the assessments’ findings and skew decisions about which factors are most important for informing adaptation.

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Agricultura Sustentable Reflejada en Calidad del Agua de Cuba

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 18 November 20206 January 2022

Las muestras de agua de 25 ríos en el centro de Cuba están dominadas por signos de erosión de las rocas en lugar de la escorrentía de fertilizantes, según muestran investigadores que trabajan en instituciones cubanas y estadounidenses.

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