Our “Planet at a Crossroads,” a National Science Foundation SEES (Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability) Discovery Article, has just been released. The SEES project is designed to advance science, engineering, and education to inform the societal actions needed for environmental and economic sustainability and sustainable human well-being. Specifically, the SSHCZO research has improved our interpretation of the chemistry and flow of groundwater in shale and has direct application to assist with the development of new resources for energy while maintaining healthy ecosystems. To read the collection of articles, just click the link.