Monday, April 6, 2009

From the end of 2008 through the early part of 2009, an increasing number of representatives from academic institutions began expressing concerns about the viability of their geoscience programs in the face of cutbacks due to the economic downturn. To better assess this situation, the American Geological Institute added an optional survey as part of the 2009 Directory of Geoscience Departments update process. The survey consisted of five questions that pertained to impacts of the economic downturn on geoscience departments.

Mega-Trends in the Australian Mining Industry

Effects of the Global Economic Crisis on Geoscience Departments

Crude Oil Pricing Impacts by Currency Fluctuations

National Climate Assessment warns of environmental impacts and societal and economic damages

The White House released the second volume of the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s (USGCRP) Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4) on November 22, warning of potential damage to the U.S. economy, environment, and human health in the coming decades as a result of climate change.

Administration releases second decadal report on ocean science and technology

The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) released a report this month entitled, “Science and Technology For America’s Oceans: A Decadal Vision.” The report outlines the Trump administration’s goals to advance U.S. ocean science and technology in the coming decade.

EARTH: Why is a Gallon of Gas Cheaper Than a Gallon of Milk?

In a comment published in EARTH Magazine, Robert L. Fares, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas at Austin, explores what causes the cost of gallon of milk to be so much higher than a gallon of gas.

American Geosciences Institute

economy

Oil Decoupled as the Major Geoscience Enrollment and Employment Driver in 2005

Crude Oil Pricing by Currency (2018-2020)

Tantalum

Effects of the 2008 Economic Crisis on Geoscience Departments