A BGS-led research team is setting out to define the combined environmental and health risks over the whole life cycle of shale gas operations in the UK.
All minerals and metals used in manufacturing, including recycled material, have ultimately been mined from the Earth’s crust.
The BGS Volcanology group are supporting a variety of projects under the ODA programme that are building partnerships, sharing knowledge, and enhancing our understanding of hazards and risks.
Systematic geochemical sampling and analysis of rural stream sediment, stream water and soil samples was carried out across the UK by BGS and GSNI.
Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is built along the upper Clyde estuary and lower River Clyde. Areas of central Glasgow form the national urban regeneration priority for Scotland over the next 25 years.
Growing concern for African elephants has prompted scientists to understand more about their movement choices.
BGS research will investigate the potential for indigenous mineral deposits being used to produce a cost-effective source of fertiliser nutrients to increase yields on smallholder farms.
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