About the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area

Our scientists are tackling some of the most pressing environmental and energy challenges of the 21st Century.

Our Strategic Vision 2025

EESA will contribute to solving the most pressing energy and environmental challenges of our time

Energy Geosciences Division

Our Scientists create basic and use-inspired knowledge, methods, and capabilities for sustainable utilization and management of the Earth’s subsurface.

Climate & Ecosystem Sciences Division

Our scientists develop the foundational knowledge and capabilities needed to understand, predict, and advance stewardship of Earth’s Climate and Ecosystems.

News & Events

Wildfire’s Effects on Water Quality and Other Current News

EESA launches IDEA framework for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability

Research Associate Aizah Khurram and undergraduates Biz Whitney and Hans Wu Singh, take a break from a summer field campaign at the East River Watershed in Colorado