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Tracking Plastic in the Oceans

January 30, 2012

Alexandria, VA - Humans produce over 260 million tons of plastic each year. Almost a third of that plastic goes into disposable, one-time-use items, and only about 1% of it is recycled globally. Where does the rest of the plastic go? How does it interact with our… [Read More]

EARTH: Setting off a Supervolcano

January 19, 2012

Alexandria, VA —- Supervolcanoes are one of nature s most destructive forces. In a matter of hours, an eruption from a supervolcano can force thousands of cubic meters of molten rock above ground, and scar landscapes with massive calderas and craters. These catastrophic… [Read More]

EARTH: Source Code - The Methane Race

January 12, 2012

Alexandria, VA - What is the lifespan of a natural gas deposit? How quickly is our planet s permafrost melting? And does life exist on other planets? Although seemingly unrelated issues, the answers to these questions are linked. In this month s issue of EARTH Magazine,… [Read More]

Afghanistan's Mineral Resources Laid Bare

January 4, 2012

Geologists, armed with rock hammers and accompanied by Marines, traverse the rugged expanse of the Helmand Province in southern Afghanistan. They are searching for untouched mineral wealth. Although the nature of Afghanistan s mineral deposits is not unique in the… [Read More]

Earth Science Teaching Prize Eligibility Expanded

December 20, 2011

Alexandria, VA — The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has expanded eligibility for the Edward C. Roy, Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching. Teachers from the United Kingdom are now eligible to compete for this award, which recognizes leadership and… [Read More]