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Earth Sciences in the 21st century: A forward look
Coal Mineral Planning Factsheet
Updated overview of the supply of Coal in the UK.
Download the Coal Mineral Planning Factsheet
Visit MineralsUK for the latest industry data on coal
- Coal commodity profile
- Coal resources map of Britain
- Opencast coal statistics
- Land-use planning reports
New maps show the mineral resources of Wales
Minerals are essential for the development of a modern economy, but their extraction is subject to many constraints. In order to make the most sustainable use of these resources BGS has published maps displaying the mineral resources of Wales.
Copepods in Oman
Recent research reveals that copepods have existed twice as long as previously thought.
More about 300 million-year-old whale food found trapped in oil | Copepods in Oman
Fault line living
BGS are supporting Fault-Line Living expedition by providing them with instrumentation to measure earthquakes. The expedition departs this weekend and is supported by Landrover and The Royal Geographical Society.
More about fault line living.
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