Volcanic landscapes and regions provide valuable opportunities for scientific research, education, and sustainable geotourism, in addition to iconic scenery.
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Floods Fail in War, Win as Weapon Against Sea Level Rise
A historical look at flooding used as a war strategy in the Netherlands found that the tactic often failed but, in the long run, has helped to protect the land against future floods and sea level rise.
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Report Makes a Case for Geology's Role in Policy Decisions
Scientific societies in the United Kingdom and Europe strive to raise awareness among decision makers about geology's relevance to key societal challenges.
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G-Cubed: Building on 15 Years of Publishing Process–Level Science
The new G–Cubed editorial team welcomes submissions of articles, suggestions for new themes, and other feedback.
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Tailpipe Study: Newer Trucks Emit More Black Carbon
A surprising increase is reported in Europe regarding the global warming agent as tougher emissions standards are unveiled in the United States for trucks.
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Pope Calls for Action on Climate Change, Environmental Degradation
Papal encyclical urges strong efforts to protect the environment and the world's poor.
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White House Focuses on Drought and Wildfire Threats
Funding for water and land management, crop insurance relief, and jobs aims to lessen drought impacts and improve protection from wildfires.
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Working Toward Gender Parity in the Geosciences
How are women represented in the geosciences? The author of a new AGU book, Women in the Geosciences: Practical, Positive Practices Toward Parity, answers some questions.
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Philae Scientists Make Plans for Revived Mission
With their robotic explorer awake again, Philae's handlers get ready to give Comet 67P-Churyumov-Gerasimenko renewed scrutiny and to get a better bead on where the lander clings to the spinning orb of rock and ice.
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Earth's Future: Now Indexed in Web of Science
One of AGU's newest journals is highly rated.