GeoLog

science communication

The Carbon Potential of Peat

January 10, 2020
The Carbon Potential of Peat
Northern carbon sink. Credit: Mélina Guêné-Nanchen (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu).

2020 is being described by many as a tipping point: the year that humanity as a species must take concrete and measurable action to prevent catastrophic climate change. But even if we do manage to slow carbon emissions from 2020 onwards, how would the planet deal with all the carbon dioxide we have produced so far? How much capacity do the planet’s natural carbon sequestration reserves actually ha ...[Read More]

December GeoRoundup: Our most read blog posts of 2019

December 29, 2019
December GeoRoundup: Our most read blog posts of 2019
This month’s GeoRoundUp will highlight some of the most popular stories published on the blog this year!

The past 12 months have seen an impressive 160 posts published on the EGU’s official blog, GeoLog. It regularly highlights recent research in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, interviews members of our geoscience community, and brings readers information about the Union and its activities, particularly its General Assembly. This month’s GeoRoundUp will highlight some of the most popular sto ...[Read More]

GeoTalk: Olivia Trani – reflections on a communication officer’s career with EGU

December 20, 2019
GeoTalk: Olivia Trani – reflections on a communication officer’s career with EGU
Meet Olivia Trani, EGU’s Communications Officer for the last few years. We’ve asked her to reflect on some of her most memorable times with EGU! Credit: Renn E. Trani

GeoTalk interviews usually feature the work of early career researchers, but this month we deviate from this format to speak with Olivia Trani, who has served as EGU’s Communications Officer for the past couple of years. In this role Olivia has skillfully managed the Union’s social media presence and the EGU blogs. She has also served as the point of contact for EGU’s early career scientists. Oliv ...[Read More]

Looking back at the EGU blogs in 2019: a competition

December 20, 2019
Looking back at the EGU blogs in 2019: a competition
Image modified from Lava glow and space at the Kilauea volcano. Credit: Andreas Johnsson (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu).

The past 12 months have seen an impressive 467 posts published across the EGU’s official blog, GeoLog, as well as the network and division blogs. We’ve featured posts that dive into the details on how crystals become minerals and why scientists are searching for meteorites of Antarctica. We’ve published a collection of posts on how geology influences architecture and helps shape cities ...[Read More]