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...this year is a most timely year to be thinking about climate change, far beyond an academic audience. I hope that in the coming decade, and beyond, we will provide a stimulating and exciting environment, both for authors and for readers.

Emma Archer, Editor-in-Chief

PLOS announces partnership with EarthArXiv

SAN FRANCISCO —The Public Library of Science (PLOS) today announced that it has partnered with EarthArXiv, which enables authors submitting to PLOS Climate, PLOS Sustainability and Transformation, and PLOS Water to post preprints with ease.

Water for health, climate, and sustainability
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Behind the paper: "Carbon dioxide removal–What’s worth doing? A biophysical and public need perspective"

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Human Subjects Research Policy Update
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