Explore a critical examination of environmental science's role in addressing climate change through this 2-hour 13-minute conference talk from AGU. Delve into the successes and failures of the field over the past two decades in providing useful services to society, as outlined in a seminal publication by Lubchenco in 1998. Analyze the need for a shift from 'discovery' to 'delivery' of societal values and commitments in the face of the global climate emergency. Learn about strategies to overcome existing barriers to progress and accelerate societal action on climate solutions. Gain insights from leaders in the field as they discuss practical ways to enhance the transmission of knowledge to policymakers, decision-makers, and the public. Examine the balance between fundamental research and effective communication of scientific findings to drive sustainable, ecologically sound, economically feasible, and socially just solutions.