Seminars

Modeling the terrestrial biosphere in the Earth system: Moving beyond the incorrect but useful paradigm

Climate science has expanded to a broad viewpoint that embraces the interconnections among planetary physics, chemistry, and biology and one in which terrestrial ecosystems are a central component of the Earth system. This broadening from the geosciences to biogeosciences is especially evident...

The Energy System is Changing: Industrialization, Deindustrialization, and Adapting What We Have

Decarbonizing the energy system requires infrastructural transformation with diverse and far-reaching implications for socioenvironmental outcomes. Some infrastructural systems will disappear, leaving their communities with needs for end-of-life management and alternative economic and other...

Imaging Spectroscopy for Earth and Planetary Science: Investigations, Future Missions, and Analysis Methods

Anticipated orbital imaging spectrometers promise a revolution in our understanding of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. These include the NASA EMIT Mission, to be launched in 2021 to the ISS, and a global Surface Biology and Geology investigation designated by the Earth Science Decadal Survey...

Oceans, livelihoods, and food security