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Science Ethics

Resources on ethical matters in science including but not limited to: publication ethics; diversity, equity, and inclusion; social justice; data ethics; and university resources related to ethics. By Zachary Lannes and Yulia Sevryugina.

Earth Science Ethics Resources

AGI Guidelines for Ethical Professional Conduct - Code of ethics from the American Geosciences Institute.

AGU Ethics Resources - Page from the American Geophysical Union with resources about publication ethics, a link to their Ethics and Equity Center, and more. 

Scientific Integrity and Ethics in the Geosciences - Written by geoscientists for geoscientists, this book acquaints readers with the fundamental principles of scientific ethics and shows how they apply to everyday work in the classroom, laboratory, and field.

AI Ethics for Earth Sciences - An excerpt from a larger work, this chapter covers best practices and concepts regarding AI use in earth science research.

Geoethics: Ethical Challenges and Case Studies in Earth Sciences - A book providing examples and case studies of ethics in earth science work with particular regard for sustainability and social responsibility.

International Association for Promoting Geoethics - A professional organization dedicated to widening discussion and awareness of ethical matters in geoscience.

World Conferences on Research Integrity - An internationally-focused non-profit, this foundation fosters conferences focused on developing and maintaining research integrity across disciplines.