Earth Systems and Resources Program Area
Addresses connections between people, place, and the Earth system – land surface and deep Earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, water, and oceans – with a focus on resources, hazards, conservation, and basic and applied science.
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News and Updates
New Technologies and Approaches Needed to Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy and Water Systems, Says New Report
News Release
As demands on the nation’s deeply interconnected energy and water systems grow, potential disruptions can have far-reaching consequences for communities, the economy, and national security. A new National Academies report examines how the systems’ interdependencies create both risks and opportunities and how collaborative, coordinated approaches can strengthen resilience and reliability.
Our Expertise
The Earth Systems and Resources program area brings together leading scientists and engineers to provide independent, cross-disciplinary advice on managing Earth’s resources and systems. Our experts study the natural processes that shape the planet and the human activities that depend on and alter them.
Our work spans the spectrum of Earth and environmental sciences — from forestry and soils to weather and the atmosphere, oceans and polar regions, water resources, and environmental health. We conduct studies that inform resilient infrastructure, sustainable food and energy production, and the responsible stewardship of natural resources.
Description
Addresses connections between people, place, and the Earth system (land surface and deep Earth, atmosphere, cryosphere, water, and oceans) with a focus on resources, hazards, conservation, and basic and applied science.
Contributors
Staff
Deborah Glickson
Lead
Caroline Bell
Charles Burgis
Laura Ehlers
Maya Frey
Stacey Giroux Wells
Dominique Jenkins
Madeline Jensen
Stephanie Johnson
Constance Karras
Samuel Kraft
April Melvin
Kelly Oskvig
Susan Roberts
John Ben Soileau
Steven Stichter
Noel Walters
Jonathan Tucker
Safah Wyne
Rebecca Krone
Major units and sub-units
Center for Health, People, and Places
Lead
Earth Systems and Resources Program Area
Lead