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Latest news
Lithium resources, and their potential to support battery supply chains, in Africa
14/07/2021
A new BGS report reviews known resources of lithium, and engagement in the battery supply chain, across key African countries.
Engineers invited to take part in survey to improve understanding of cost estimates for UK brownfield sites
07/07/2021
Quantity surveyors and civil engineers have until the end of July to take part in a survey that will help to improve the accuracy of indicative cost estimates for UK brownfield sites.
Core Store solar project supports BGS net zero targets
02/07/2021
A large new solar panel array on the roof of the BGS Core Store is expected to result in a significant reduction in our carbon footprint.
Scientists test a new model to understand and forecast seismicity induced by hydraulic fracturing operations
02/07/2021
Encouraging new research could bring scientists a step closer to being able to forecast earthquakes induced by human activity.
BGS collaborates on new £1 million EPSRC-funded digital research project to help make urban growth more sustainable
28/06/2021
Novel research to develop a digital service for future water management and support efforts to make urban growth more sustainable.
BGS Digital data review 2021–22
18/06/2021
BGS is seeking a comprehensive understanding of the data ecosystem in which we operate, providing a detailed assessment of our current operating models and the options for our target operating model over the next 10 years.
BGS part of successful Energy Research Accelerator to put Midlands region on the road to net-zero
08/06/2021
The consortium of internationally-recognised research institutions will bring together expertise in energy research to help the UK to meet its ambitious net zero targets
BGS announced as Midlothian Climate Beacon partner for COP26
03/06/2021
The National Mining Museum Scotland, in partnership with the British Geological Survey, has been selected as the Midlothian Climate Beacon for COP26.
CO2 storage testbed: working with the industrial clusters
28/05/2021
Carbon capture, usage and storage will play a significant role in the UK achieving national emissions reduction targets
Scientists reveal the submarine cause of the Anak Krakatau volcanic tsunami of December 2018
21/05/2021
Scientists have been able to study the marine deposits of a deadly volcanic island landslide-tsunami at Anak Krakatau, Indonesia, using modern hydroacoustic equipment.
Maps show the real threat of climate-related subsidence to British homes and properties
19/05/2021
New maps launched by BGS reveal how climate change is likely to drive an increase in subsidence-related issues for British homes and properties over the next 50 years.
Deepest points of the Indian Ocean and Southern Ocean revealed
11/05/2021
As part of the Five Deeps Expedition team, scientists from BGS have surveyed in detail the deepest reaches of the Java and South Sandwich trenches.
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