Geology for Global Development

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This guest post was contributed by a scientist, student or a professional in the Earth, planetary or space sciences. The EGU blogs welcome guest contributions, so if you've got a great idea for a post or fancy trying your hand at science communication, please contact the blog editor or the EGU Communications Officer to pitch your idea.

Three quotes from famous female scientists for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2021
Three quotes from famous female scientists for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Mary Anning, Marie Curie and Marie Tharp (Left to Right)

To commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science our GfGD blogger from Chile, Olivia Mejías, hopes to inspire you with the words of three famous female scientists.  [Editor’s note: This post reflects Olivia’s personal opinions. These opinions may not reflect official policy positions of Geology for Global Development.] There are 774 million illiterate adults worldwide; according ...[Read More]

Introducing Our New Authors – Olivia Mejías

July 28, 2020

Over the next few weeks, we’d like to introduce you to some new faces on the GfGD blog, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives on topics relating to geoscience and sustainable development. We’re delighted to have their input and look forward to their posts. Today we interview Olivia Mejías – a project geologist currently researching critical metals in Chile at the Sustainable Minerals Institu ...[Read More]

Geoethics – from an ethics of exhaustion to one of abundance

June 30, 2020
Geoethics – from an ethics of exhaustion to one of abundance
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

As this year’s pandemic spreads through Brazil, our own Bárbara Zambelli notices a positive shift in the natural environment. In this article, she wonders, what if we shift from an ethics of exhaustion, to one of abundance? This, she argues, is what geoethics is about. [Editor’s note: This post reflects Bárbara’s personal opinions. These opinions may not reflect official policy positions of Geolog ...[Read More]

Environmental Symphonies

May 12, 2020
Environmental Symphonies
CC0 Image in Public Domain

Unlike the more typical content, this blog post does not consider our earth’s environment as a challenge to overcome, or a risk, but guides us in using its landscape as a mental resource. Join Cecilia in her reflections on the landscape of Mount Fuji and let her help you to access the wonders of nature indoors. Take a moment to think about a piece of artwork that speaks to you. A piece that ...[Read More]