Science Communication

Can the EU become carbon neutral by 2050? A new strategy from the EU!

Chloe Hill November 30, 2018

Mirror mirror in the sea... Credit: Mario Hoppmann (distributed via imaggeo).

On Wednesday 28 November 2018, the European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a climate neutral economy (net-zero emissions) by 2050! A Clean Planet for All, tactically released ahead of the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP 24), which will be hosted in Katowice, Poland from 2-14 December, describes seven overarching areas that require action and eight different scenarios that ...[Read More]

Job opportunity at the EGU General Assembly: press assistant

Bárbara Ferreira November 20, 2018

Press conference at the EGU 2017 General Assembly (Credit: Kai Boggild/EGU)

We have two vacancies for science-communication or science-journalism students in Europe to work at the press centre of the 2019 General Assembly, which is taking place in Vienna, Austria, from 7–12 April. Applications from geoscience students with experience in science communication are also very welcome. This is a paid opportunity for budding science communicators to gain experience in the worki ...[Read More]

Geology is boring, right? What?! NO! Why scientists should communicate geoscience

Catherine Pennington November 14, 2018

Laura Roberts, Ava Marketing Manager at Petrotechnical Data Systems, giving a presentation for Communicating Geoscience: Building Public Interest and Promoting Inclusive Dialogue, hosted by the The Geological Society of London (Credit: BGS © UKRI 2018)

From the highest reaches of the atmosphere to the deepest caverns below, the geosciences is a fascinating field dedicated to understanding just how the Earth (and other worlds) tick. But to many people, the Earth, planetary and space sciences are far from interesting or important. So how can geoscientists share their enthusiasm with the public? Catherine Pennington, an engineering geologist and sc ...[Read More]

GeoPolicy: the EU’s Bioeconomy Strategy – what is it and how is it linked with geoscience?

Chloe Hill October 26, 2018

Europe's bioeconomy. Source: europa.eu/!HR84cV

What is the bioeconomy? Global threats such as climate change, ocean acidification, land degradation and an ever-expanding population means that it’s essential for us to reduce our environmental impact while still meetings our demand for food, resources and energy. The bioeconomy covers all sectors and systems that rely on biological resources and their functions including renewable biological re ...[Read More]