How Venus went rogue and what that might mean for Earth Press release 24 May 2022 Somewhere between 250 million and 3 billion years ago, Venus’s temperate climate gave way to a runaway greenhouse state. New research reveals how such a scenario could well occur on Earth and possibly turn Earth into a Venus. Findings will be presented at EGU’s General Assembly 2022, which is taking place from 23 – 27 May 2022. Read more
Fields of solar panels could serve as havens for butterflies and bumblebees Press release 23 May 2022 Could there be a world where land used for solar power production also creates habitats for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators? Possibly so, according to a study presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2022, which is taking place from 23 – 27 May 2022. Read more
World’s dusty airports degrade aircraft engines Press release 23 May 2022 New research examines how much dust aircraft encounter at some of the world’s major airports and the impact this has on aircraft engines. The results will be presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 2022, which is taking place from 23 – 27 May 2022. Read more
EGU Outreach Committee seeking new members 20 May 2022 EGU’s Outreach Committee, which focuses on public engagement activities, communication with scientists and the media, and policy issues, is searching for 3 new members to help further its programme. Applications are due on 12 June. Read more
Earth Day 2022: working together to make a change 22 April 2022 This Earth Day EGU joins with geoscience organisations around the world to share our commitment to making the changes needed to create a just and sustainable future for humanity and the planet. Read more
Chaos to control: Scientists use a ‘butterfly attractor’ to control and change the weather Press release 28 March 2022 Researchers use computer simulations to show that extreme weather phenomena can be controlled and modified by making small adjustments to variables in the weather system. The study’s findings promise multiple future applications where weather events can be better controlled, including the effects of climate change. Read more
Applications open for EGU Science Journalism Fellowships 2022 (up to €5k) Press release 17 March 2022 The European Geosciences Union (EGU) has begun accepting applications for the 11th edition of its Science Journalism Fellowship competition. The fellowships enable journalists to report, in any European language, on ongoing research in the Earth, planetary or space sciences, with successful applicants receiving up to €5000 to cover expenses related to their projects. Read more
Mixed-media artist and digital artist-science communicator chosen as artists in residence at the EGU22 General Assembly 17 March 2022 Jakub Stepanovic, a mixed-media artist who focuses on mapping and the environment and Kelly Stanford, a digital artist and science communicator, have been selected for a residency at the next European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly 23–27 May 2022. Our previous Artist in Residence, Elena Popova, will unfortunately no longer be able to join us in 2022. Read more
Call for applications: EGU Public Engagement Grants 2022! 16 March 2022 The grants will be awarded to EGU members interested in developing an outreach project to raise awareness of the geosciences outside the scientific community. The deadline for applications is 17 June. Read more
EGU call for Medal and Award nominations is open! 8 March 2022 Each year the EGU honours individuals for their significant contributions to the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. Union members are asked to submit their nominations for all 2023 medals and awards by 15 June 2022. Read more
