Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: environmental statement
The Environment Agency has carried out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to ensure that any negative impacts to the local environment are avoided or minimised. read more
Energy & Environment
Global patterns of nitrate storage in the unsaturated zone
The unsaturated (vadose) zone between the base of soils and the water table can be an important store of nitrate. Water moves slowly downward through the unsaturated zone and so a large store of nitrate can accumulate if this water contains nitrate der… read more
BGS communications dashboard for October 2017
Here is a round up of metrics for October 2017. For all social media, the item shown is the most popular this month. read more
Policy paper: Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme: footpath closures
Details of footpath closures during the construction of the Shoreham Adur tidal walls scheme. read more
Hidden pollution beneath our feet threatens water supplies worldwide
Groundwater researchers at the British Geological Survey (BGS) have found a major store of pollution sitting in the rocks beneath our feet that could have severe global-scale consequences for our rivers, water supplies, human health and the economy. read more