Agreement between the Copperbelt University and the British Geological Survey

An agreement was signed in August 2019 between the British Geological Survey and the Copperbelt University in Zambia.




Ancient mud helps predict Med’s wet winters

Mud taken from deep within Europe’s oldest lake is helping scientists understand how Mediterranean rainfall has varied over the past 1.4 million years, and how it could change in the future.




Hold onto your compass: true north and magnetic north cross at Greenwich for first time in 360 years

Compasses at Greenwich will point to true north for the first time in 360 years at some point within the next two weeks.




A long, hard look underground is required to reach net zero, say experts

The only way the UK can reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050 is by taking a better look below the surface, say experts from the British Geological Survey (BGS) and geologists from across the UK.




Could groundwater provide the answer to future water resource challenges?

The British Geological Survey has shown that groundwater resources may have a significant role in securing future water resources under conditions of climate change.