The Anthropocene and the commentaries over the last year Over the last year, several commentaries were published in AGU journals, including one this month, over the debate on whether the Anthropocene should be considered an official epoch. The Anthropocene is an unofficial geologic time period, like the Holocene and Pleistocene, characterized by human activity having […]| AGU Newsroom
Featured Research Amazonian peatland switched from being a carbon absorber to entirely carbon neutral Peatlands play an important role in the carbon cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide. Researchers found the Amazonian peatland suffered from lowered water levels that left the tops of the peat exposed and allowed them to decompose faster. Prolonged periods of cloudless […]| AGU Newsroom
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We’re thrilled to announce that two new communities — Johnson County, Iowa, and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida — have achieved HEARTSafe Community designation. Dianne Atkins, MD, Medical Director of Rotary-Kerber HEARTSafe Community Campaign (focused on increasing SCA survival rates in Iowa City and Coralville, Iowa), says she learned about the HEARTSafe initiative when attending the […] The post Celebrating Two New HEARTSafe Communities appeared first on Citizen CPR.| Citizen CPR
Thank you to the team at Resuscitation Academy for sharing this poignant remembrance that features a joint statement from the Seattle Fire Department and Harborview Medical Center. We are sad to announce the passing of Dr. Leonard Cobb, a luminary in the field of cardiology. His achievements are many, but perhaps the most notable was […] The post In Memoriam: Leonard A. Cobb, MD appeared first on Citizen CPR.| Citizen CPR
In the wake of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin’s on-field resuscitation after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest in January, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross are among the founding members of a partnership with the NFL to bring lifesaving training and other resources to more cities. The coordinated, strategic collaboration efforts from The Smart […] The post American Heart Association, American Red Cross Bring CPR Training to NFL Cities appeared first on Citizen CPR.| Citizen CPR
The leadership team of the Citizen CPR Foundation is so very thankful for the outcome associated with the sudden cardiac arrest of Damar Hamlin during a nationally televised NFL game on January 2, 2023. It has been estimated that 25 million people witnessed the event — or at least the immediate aftermath of the event. […] The post Let’s Continue to Build SCA Awareness, CPR Preparedness, Inspired by Damar Hamlin appeared first on Citizen CPR.| Citizen CPR