The Earth Sciences are the underpinning of the way we take care of this planet for the future. The 2024 theme of Earth Science Week, “Earth Science Everywhere”, highlights the widespread influence of geosciences across STEM disciplines and the humanities. Check out this short video from GSW’s board and staff highlighting the importance of Earth Science.
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