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2009 Earth Science Week Toolkits Now Available

July 21, 2009

Alexandria, VA— The essential Earth Science Week 2009 (October 11-17) Toolkit enables students, educators, and the public to fully explore this year s theme Understanding Climate. The latest edition of this resource is now available through the American Geological… [Read More]

Connect to Earth Science Organizations

June 29, 2009

Alexandria, VA — The American Geological Institute (AGI) Education Department is making available an extensive database of active earth science organizations. This resource enables educational, community, and interest groups to more easily engage with geoscientists in… [Read More]

EARTH: Moving Afghanistan Forward

June 16, 2009

Alexandria, VA - EARTH Magazine reports on the important collaboration between the U.S. Geological Survey and the Afghanistan government to ensure that the people of Afghanistan can rebuild their country and enjoy a safe and prosperous future. Though a country with… [Read More]

AGI Supports Geoscience at U.S. Universities

May 27, 2009

The American Geological Institute (AGI) congratulates all members of the geosciences community who joined it in efforts to demonstrate the importance of maintaining geosciences programs on college and university campuses. In particular, AGI is pleased that the… [Read More]

EARTH Reports on Fighting or Fleeing Forest Fires

May 14, 2009

Alexandria, VA — While homes are being lost and firefighters go about the dangerous work of fighting the Santa Barbara wildfires in California, EARTH magazine is reporting on new research that highlights a different approach: When fires near in, consider staying and… [Read More]

AGI Publishes Living with Unstable Ground

May 7, 2009

Alexandria, VA — Many ongoing natural processes and human activities can displace the ground under our homes and communities at considerable economic cost and human suffering. The best solutions to these unstable ground problems are based on awareness of where and how… [Read More]