BGS invites community to view plans for world’s best environmental health check

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is inviting Cheshire residents to consider the proposed borehole locations for the UK Geoenergy Observatory plan for Ince Marshes in Cheshire.




Glasgow gives warm welcome to geothermal heat research

Glasgow City Council and South Lanarkshire Council have approved plans to develop a world class geothermal research observatory in the east end of the city.




The RESIST project – Natural coastal protection

Saltmarshes can act as a first line of coastal defence against storm surges. They can even go so far as to lower the risk of the coastline suffering from the impacts of climate change, such as from rising sea levels. But how, why and where does this happen?




The RESIST project – natural coastal protection

Salt marshes can act as a first line of coastal defence against storm surges. They can even go so far as to lower the risk of the coastline suffering from the impacts of climate change, such as from rising sea levels. But how, why and where does this happen?




Chief Geologist for Scotland

I am delighted to announce that Helen Bonsor has been appointed as our new Chief Geologist for Scotland from 1 September 2018