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GeoPolicy: Getting involved with policy at the 2018 General Assembly

Chloe Hill March 23, 2018

Time to get ready for the 2018 General Assembly! (Credit: EGU/Pfluegl)

The EGU General Assembly is an amazing event, not only because of its size but also due to the number of disciplines represented! This gives scientists, who are diligently focused on their specific research for the majority of the year, the chance to let loose and learn something a bit different. This year’s assembly will host a multitude of science-policy related sessions that aim to help researc ...[Read More]

Union-wide events at EGU 2018

Olivia Trani March 21, 2018

There are tonnes of events which have general appeal, regardless of your field of research, at the General Assembly (Credit: EGU/Foto Pfluegl)

Wondering what to expect at the General Assembly this year? Here are some of the highlights: Union Symposia (US) For events which will have general appeal, regardless of your field of research, look no further than the Union Symposia. The very first session, organized in collaboration with the European and American space agencies (ESA and NASA) will highlight observation missions focused on Earth ...[Read More]

Open Positions on the EGU Education and Outreach Committees

Olivia Trani March 2, 2018

Do you have experience in science education or outreach? Are you looking to get more involved with the EGU community? The EGU Committee on Education and the EGU Outreach Committee are both searching for members interested in promoting the geosciences as well as engaging with the groups inside and outside the science community. The Committee on Education, who is seeking a new committee chair, coord ...[Read More]

Geopolicy: Combating plastic pollution – research, engagement and the EU Plastic Strategy

Chloe Hill February 23, 2018

Plastic pollution. Credit: mitchell haindfield (distributed via Flickr).

Awareness around the prevalence of plastic pollution, particularly in our oceans, has been growing over the last few years. This is not surprising considering that plastic production has surged from 15 million tonnes in 1964 to 311 million tonnes in 2014 and models have shown that this number will double again within the next 20 years in a business as usual scenario. Furthermore, research conducte ...[Read More]