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Illustration showing use of the urban subsurface

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New community launched to support effective management of the subsurface

03/10/2024

The initiative aims to increase knowledge exchange on subsurface issues between interested parties involved in subsurface policy and planning.

Small cores of soil were collected across 25 different cities from open areas such as parks and gardens. BGS © UKRI.

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40 years and counting: new topsoil data provides most extensive snapshot of environmental pollution effects

01/10/2024

Scientists have uncovered clear signs of the impact environmental pollution is having across the country’s soil.

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BGS collaborates with Icelandic colleagues to assess windfarm suitability

03/10/2024

Iceland’s offshore geology, geomorphology and climate present all the elements required for renewable energy resources.

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BGS Open Day 2022

Event on 25/06/2022

Join us for a FREE day of science and discovery as we explore the fascinating world beneath our feet!

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GeoCoast dataset launch event

Event on 28/04/2022

BGS invites you to discover more about our new data product to underpin coastal decision making, resilience and adaptation.

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BGS Stakeholder Event 2022

Event on 31/03/2022

A recording of the British Geological Survey Stakeholder Event 2022 is now available to view online.

Vietnam is susceptible to natural hazards linked to extreme weather events. Source: © ThuyHaBich from Pixabay

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Community integration with weather-related hazard adaption and mitigation in Vietnam

Event from 15/06/2021 to 17/06/2021

BGS, in partnership with Vietnam Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources (VIGMR) and with community engagement, has created a workshop that aims to increase preparation for hydrometeorological hazards and will allow researchers to maximise the social impacts of national and international research programmes.

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