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Dr Marie Cowan
BGS news

Dr Marie Cowan awarded the Energy Group Medal by the Geological Society

18/05/2023

This award is presented annually to individuals with a geoscience background who have made an outstanding contribution to the energy industry

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Exterior image of the James Hutton Building, BGS Keyworth. BGS © UKRI
BGS news

BGS appoints new members to Science Advisory Committee

17/05/2023

Four new members’ three-year terms begin in June 2023.

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Andy McKenzie presenting at the groundwater education event. BGS © UKRI.
BGS blogs

Island groundwater management in the Philippines: part two — Bacolod

23/05/2023

In the second part of their Philippines update, BGS’s Andy Barkwith and Andy McKenzie meet up with other BGS staff members to continue their outreach work.

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A large round pebble or orang brick with grey mortar running across it, sitting on a laer of smaller, grey, white and black pebbles and sand.
BGS blogs
The Pebble Spotter’s Guide: how to collect pebbles

27/07/2021

BGS's Clive Mitchell on spotting, collecting and identifying the pebbles you can find on Britain's beaches.

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Kamativi lithium pegmatite, Zimbabwe
BGS 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.

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A large, unused, urban brownfield site with open land covered in cracked, overgrown concrete awaiting development in Leeds, England. © Adobe Stock, 282946502.
BGS news
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.

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BGS blogs
Using satellite imagery for emergency disaster response

06/07/2021

BGS has a long history of assisting relief efforts by providing satellite maps, data and interpretation to those affected by disasters, helping to identify hazardous areas to avoid.

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solar panel array at BGS Core Store
BGS news
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.

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Sample map view of earthquakes recorded during hydraulic fracturing at the Preston New Road unconventional shale gas site. BGS © UKRI
BGS news
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.

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BGS Podcast - Critical Raw Materials
BGS Podcasts
Critical raw materials podcast

01/07/2021

In this episode we discuss critical raw materials and the crucial role they will play as we move to a low-to-zero carbon economy

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A pool of blue-green water surrounded by a pillared walkway made of yellow rock
Research highlight
Unlocking the deep geothermal energy potential of the Carboniferous Limestone Supergroup

28/06/2021

How understanding the subsurface beneath our towns and cities may allow us to access geothermal energy for heating homes and powering the UK.

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