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18 February 2026
AGU mourns the passing of Michael McElroy, distinguished planetary and atmospheric scientist
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Michael McElroy, who died last month at the age of 86. Dr. McElroy was a towering figure in the Earth and space sciences—a brilliant atmospheric scientist whose contributions fundamentally shaped our understanding of planetary atmospheres, climate science, and environmental policy. His career spanned more than six decades of transformative work, from pioneering research on the atmospheres of Mars and Venus …
