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Ignored Paths of Uranium Exposure Illuminated by Havasupai Tribe
An agency-tribal partnership is identifying exposure risks previously not considered in mining risk assessments.
El despertar del Popocatépetl: Transformando la vulcanología en México
La erupción del “Don Goyo” de 1994 en México central aceleró el interés académico en la vulcanología.
Five Key Needs for Addressing Flood Injustice
Better data and assessment metrics—and improved researcher involvement in communities—are needed to understand and redress inequitable vulnerabilities to and recoveries from flooding.
Climate Scientist Michael Mann Confronts Defamers in Court After 12-Year Delay and Wins
The trial comes as climate impacts and attacks on science and its practitioners are worse than ever.
Bridging Gaps Between the Geosciences and National Security
The geoscience community and national security agencies need effective, two-way communication to exchange information.
How Dangerous Is Mexico’s Popocatépetl? It Depends on Who You Ask
The stratovolcano in central Mexico presents a rich case study of risk perception, science communication, and preparedness surrounding natural hazards.
Benefiting Society with Translational Water Research
A new special collection welcomes translational research contributions that bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical applications regarding water as a key societal resource or a risk.
The Climate Crisis Briefly Crashes the New Hampshire GOP Primary
Republican candidates repeated earlier promises to expand domestic fossil fuel production and fight programs that promote race- and gender-based equity in schools.
Candidates Commit to Fossil Fuels at Iowa’s Republican Debate
On the debate stage and at a separate town hall, DeSantis, Haley, and Trump downplayed climate change in favor of energy independence.