AGU Blogosphere

28 April 2025

AGU Files New Lawsuit to Prevent Dismantling of U.S. Scientific Agencies

AGU has an important mission. Every day, we work to support and inspire a global community in advancing Earth and space sciences for the benefit of humanity and the environment. We pursue this mission by supporting scientists throughout their careers, from the time they publish their first paper to the day they present the culmination of years of research at our Annual Meeting. AGU supports students and scientists with individualized …

11 April 2025

The U.S. National Climate Assessment Must Stay on Track — Our Future Depends on It

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present and accelerating crisis reshaping every facet of life. Decades of rigorous, peer-reviewed science leave no room for doubt that human-driven climate change is fueling more extreme weather, endangering lives and disrupting economies. In 2024 alone, the United States faced 27 disasters that resulted in more than $1 billion each in losses and claimed more than 550 lives, from Hurricane …

14 March 2025

A Continuing Resolution Is a Blow to U.S. Science — and the Public

The American public deserves better. Science drives progress, but it can’t do that with stopgap funding and political gridlock. It’s time to end the cycle. Science needs certainty and sustained financial growth – and the recognition by Congress that undermining science shortchanges American competitiveness in the world. Unfortunately, even the most thoughtfully crafted spending bill from Congress means little if the executive branch refuses to implement it in good faith. …

18 February 2025

Standing Together for Science: How to Support the Federal Scientific Workforce

In my last From the Prow post on 14 February, I expressed AGU’s alarm regarding the Administration’s intent to massively erode the federal scientific workforce. Today, I want to update you on some of the ways AGU is taking action, and on how we can help you to communicate your own concerns and real life impacts to your elected officials. Let me start by saying to our members in the …

14 February 2025

Standing Together With a Generation of Federal Scientists

Science is the backbone of our society. Robust, sustained commitment to research leads to discoveries and innovations that enrich all aspects of our lives. Over the last few weeks, we have been witnessing the Administration dismantle the scientific enterprise. These actions are weakening the economy, undercutting national security and endangering the health and well-being of all Americans. This week’s Executive Order threatens to eviscerate the staff of NOAA, NASA, the …

3 February 2025

Standing Together for Science: Supporting Our Community Amid Federal Funding Challenges

I am sharing an update to my January 27 From the Prow message regarding the Executive Orders and directives coming from the United States federal government and how they are affecting AGU’s members and the broader scientific community. We are requesting your input on how these federal directives have been impacting you and your work, as your shared experiences are vital to our advocacy efforts. Based on what we know …

27 January 2025

Standing Together Supporting Science and Our Work in the New Administration

Last week we witnessed a hallmark of U.S. democracy – the peaceful transition of power. It was a hard-fought election, one that was deeply emotional for all. And that is what makes the tradition and spectacle of the transition of power from one President to the next all the more important. While we are still digesting the new proactive Executive Orders issued last week, AGU underscores its commitment to continuing …