Geology terms based on the human body are extremely common, but they can create a culture where sexualized language in the workplace, a type of harassment, is rampant.
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Understanding Our Environment Requires an Indigenous Worldview
As geoscience and policy-making communities begin to recognize the importance of including Indigenous knowledge into their work, we must place the proper value on it through equitable time and funding.
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Laying Proper Foundations for Diversity in the Geosciences
Diversity constructed on the tenets of justice and accountability will create a truly better community that creates truly better science.
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Promoting Racial Diversity in Geoscience Through Transparency
Geoscience is notoriously lacking in diversity. Institutions can change this by making recruitment and selection processes transparent and by actively engaging minority students.
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Creating Spaces for Geoscientists with Disabilities to Thrive
Flexible fieldwork options and more thoughtful recruitment efforts will better open our community to the diverse talent it needs.
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The Road Ahead…
We’re closing out our Centennial year by celebrating all that our community has accomplished together and getting inspired for what comes next.
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White House Order Shutters Some Key Advisory Committees
Committees that had focused on environmental issues, marine protected areas, and the nation’s electric grid are among those terminated.
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Forum Focuses on Climate and the 2020 U.S. Election
Former Trump environment official tries to defend the White House while others call for stronger action in the face of growing urgency.
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What Makes for Ethical Citizen Science Research?
A new study explores questions of consent and coercion in citizen science.
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Young Voters Express Frustration and Hope at MSNBC’s Climate Forum
The majority of young voters believe humans have caused climate change. Who will win their vote?