Shrink–swell, or expansive, soils are one of the most costly and widespread geological hazards globally, with costs estimated to run into several billion pounds annually.
BGS is implementing a low-carbon heating system to help meet its net zero targets and provide data to the public.
Our research extends beyond the distribution and processes associated with sinkhole formation to the broader subject of karst.
The UK Compiled Topsoil Dataset (UKTS), is the most extensive topsoil geochemistry dataset for the UK.
BGS has released significantly extended high-resolution maps that will support offshore green-energy initiatives in the area.
Radon is a natural radioactive gas, which enters buildings from the ground. Exposure to high concentrations increases the risk of lung cancer.
BGS recently made time for employees at our sites around the UK to spend a few hours on projects focusing on increasing sustainability, both in their offices and in the local area.
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