As we progress into the twenty-first century, modern society faces one of its greatest challenges - climate change. Earth scientists are uniquely placed to help tackle this issue, as well as to help society reduce the risks from natural hazards and use Earths resources sustainably. To achieve these goals, it is essential that Earth scientists and society interact in mutually beneficial ways, as Ted Nield and Frank Press reflect in the essays that open and close this collection.
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