AGU Blogosphere

7 August 2025

AGU’s 2025 Science Policy Mid-Year Report

AGU is pleased to present it’s 2025 mid-year policy report. This year, even through difficult times, we have accomplished so much as a community. See the highlights or download the full report: AGU Steps Up to Meet the Moment in 2025 AGU Empowers Scientists Expanding Our Policy Community AGU’s Influence and Networks Grows, Creating Policy Impact

18 July 2025

Faced with decimation of federal science, our community stands up for science like never before

“I came today to put a face to science and what these cuts mean, and I also wanted to change the script from being called a ‘fraudster’ to being called a patriot. I believe that scientists serve their country using the skills that they have.” –Dr Jennifer Morash, June 2025 Days of Action participant Scientists serve communities through deeper understanding of our world, leading to improvements in our health, environment, …

25 November 2024

AGU sends letter of concern for science funding to appropriators for FY25

On 25 September, AGU sent a letter to leadership in the House and Senate appropriations committees expressing concern over the low funding levels for science agencies for Fiscal Year 2025. Read more: On behalf of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and our worldwide Earth and space science community, I write to share our deep concerns regarding funding for the U.S. scientific enterprise in the fiscal year (FY) 2025 appropriations bills. …

25 October 2024

Join AGU Science Policy at AGU24 in Washington DC

AGU24 is just around the corner and our Science Policy and Government Relations team has a jam-packed agenda for our members at this year’s meeting in Washington, DC. From science policy 101 to understanding how scientists can engage with congress after the election to exploring science policy careers, we are here to help you make the most of your meeting. Explore our day-by-day schedule below: Monday through Thursday, daily: Free …