A Vision for NSF Earth Sciences 2020-2030: Earth in Time
Channel: National Academies - Earth and Life Studies
Date: 28/05/2020

The Earth system functions and connects in unexpected ways—from the microscopic interactions of bacteria and rocks to the macro-scale processes that build and erode mountains and regulate Earth’s climate. Efforts to study Earth’s intertwined processes are made even more pertinent and urgent by the need to understand how the Earth can continue to sustain both civilization and the planet’s biodiversity. This report identifies priority research questions and provides recommendations to help the National Science Foundation (NSF) plan and support the next decade of Earth science research.

The report is now available. You can download a free PDF from NAP.EDU.