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October 8, 2025
AGU submits public comment opposing changes proposed to Duration of Status
On 29 September, AGU submitted a public comment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Docket No. ICEB-2025-0001, titled “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media.” If enacted, this regulatory change could have harmful impacts on our Earth and space science community in the U.S. and across the globe. Read the full comment: …
October 2, 2025
AGU takes active role in supporting our Earth and space science community during funding uncertainty
This year has been challenging for the science community. After already experiencing illegal reductions-in-force of federal scientists and cuts to grant funding, we are now in the midst an unprecedented government shutdown. The essential work of agencies like NOAA, NASA, and USGS are now in limbo as we wait for Congress and the Administration to reach an agreement to reopen the government. Still, AGU and our community are stepping up …
September 29, 2025
Introducing the 2025-2026 US Voices for Science Cohort
We are pleased to introduce the 2025-2026 Voices for Science United States Cohort! We have 20 participants from 16 States beginning their policy and outreach journeys. Click on each photo to read more about each participant.
September 25, 2025
AGU joins other groups in letter over concerns on Federal Grantmaking Executive Order
On September 24, 2025, AGU joined more than 50 science and medical organizations to express concern regarding the Executive Order “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking. As scientific and medical research organizations, we wish to formally express our concerns regarding the Executive Order (EO) titled “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking,” issued on August 7. Our nation’s federal grantmaking ecosystem serves as the gold standard forsupporting cutting-edge research and driving technological …
September 19, 2025
AGU Updates Position Statements on Education, Government Support and the Rights of Scientists
We are pleased to share that AGU is updating several position statements that provide vital guidance on issues at the heart of the scientific community and society. AGU position statements — created, revised and approved by members with feedback and support from experts in related fields — are what enable AGU to take adaptive stances on significant policy issues related to the Earth and space sciences. These statements are reviewed every …
September 18, 2025
AGU August Days of Action: Scientists stepping up for science
Scientists play a vital role in serving communities by deepening our understanding of the world and driving advances that improve public health, safeguard the environment, enhance safety, and more. Yet recent Administration policies are placing these contributions at risk, threatening the ability of scientists in the U.S. to carry out this critical work. Scientists are not standing by. They are stepping forward to demonstrate the profound value of their research …
September 4, 2025
Repealing EPA’s Endangerment Finding Threatens Decades of Climate Progress: Take Action
AGU is deeply alarmed by the Environmental Protection Agency’s plan to reverse its longstanding endangerment finding for greenhouse gases. This action undermines decades of rigorous scientific research showing that carbon dioxide, methane and other emissions pose a clear threat to human health and welfare. AGU stands firmly with the global scientific community: The weight of evidence is unequivocal, and regulatory safeguards must reflect the best available science. By reversing …
August 7, 2025
AGU’s 2025 Science Policy Mid-Year Report
AGU is pleased to present it’s 2025 mid-year policy report. This year, even through difficult times, we have accomplished so much as a community. See the highlights or download the full report: AGU Steps Up to Meet the Moment in 2025 AGU Empowers Scientists Expanding Our Policy Community AGU’s Influence and Networks Grows, Creating Policy Impact
July 18, 2025
Faced with decimation of federal science, our community stands up for science like never before
“I came today to put a face to science and what these cuts mean, and I also wanted to change the script from being called a ‘fraudster’ to being called a patriot. I believe that scientists serve their country using the skills that they have.” –Dr Jennifer Morash, June 2025 Days of Action participant Scientists serve communities through deeper understanding of our world, leading to improvements in our health, environment, …
July 11, 2025
Community Blog: Showing up for one another when it feels like we don’t matter
Guest post by Dr. Heidi Steltzer Sixteen years ago, I chose with intention to live in rural southwest Colorado. There were many reasons, including my intuition guided me here. I needed to be in relationship with people who live in a rural region, many of whom don’t engage often with scientists. I’ve given lots of talks, spoken on panels, and engaged with folks to talk climate here. They all …
