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Energy Literacy - A Free Classroom Resource

December 3, 2014

Alexandria, VA - Topics of climate change and energy resources are central to sustainability and quality of life. The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) s Center for Geoscience and Society is pleased to be a partner with the U.S. Department of Energy and the National… [Read More]

How Much Natural Hazard Mitigation Is Enough?

November 21, 2014

Hurricane Sandy struck the U.S. East Coast in October 2012, leaving about $65 billion of damage in its wake and raising the question of how to mitigate the damage from future storms. It s a question that arises in the wake of most natural disasters: What steps can… [Read More]

Earth Science Week Contest Winners Announced

November 12, 2014

Alexandria, VA - Swetha Karthikeyan of Dayton, New Jersey, won first place in the visual arts contest with a creative drawing showcasing connections among Earth systems in her community. Finalists were Isabella Matheu, Christa Paulus, Mia Sherman, and Tyler Wu. Students… [Read More]

Earth Magazine: Solar Storms Cause Spike in Insurance Claims

November 10, 2014

Alexandria, Va. — On March 13, 1989, a geomagnetic storm spawned by a solar outburst struck Earth, triggering instabilities in the electric-power grid that serves much of eastern Canada and the U.S. The storm led to blackouts for more than 6 million customers and caused… [Read More]

AGI Encourages Sign Up for 'I'm a Geoscientist' Campaign

November 6, 2014

November 6, 2014, Alexandria, VA - The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) encourages U.S.-based geoscience professionals, faculty, students, and enthusiasts to sign up and receive their own free lapel pin stating I m a Geoscientist. AGI and its member organizations… [Read More]