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Latest press release
Lyell Centre Hosts Parliamentarian
The Liberal Democrat politician for Orkney Islands, who is also a member of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group for Science and Technology, and Convenor of the Cross-Party Group on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, was greeted by Dr Tracy Shimmield, Director of the Lyell Centre.
Cornwall’s granite could hold key to UK geothermal potential
Granite from Cornwall will be examined by UK scientists as part of a £1.8 million project in order to help the country increase its use of geothermal energy.
Science briefings
FAQs about BGS research for journalists and policy makers
- Carbon capture and storage: BGS research
- Environmental Baseline Monitoring in Lancashire
- Groundwater flooding
- Radioactive waste: BGS research
- Radioactive waste: Siting a repository
- Shale Gas: BGS research
- What are landslides and what causes them?
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