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EFGeoWeek #361 | 3 de septiembre de 2024

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Grennan: Considerations for financing and encouraging successful exploration...

This paper outlines the challenges attached to the exploration for a wide range of metals and minerals. It addresses a number of factors amongst the general public in regard to the differences between exploration, mining, refining and product manufacture.

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EFG Academy: Environmental Geochemistry for the Mine Project Life Cycle (October 2024)

Learn about acid generation, metals leaching, and environmental regulations. Ideal for geologists, environmental scientists, geochemists, and mine professionals. Enhance your skills in predicting mine water quality and managing materials throughout the mine life cycle.

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EFG Academy: Resource Modelling using Leapfrog Geo (16-19 September 2024)

Join our online live course, jointly organised by ICOG and EFG on "Resource Modelling using Leapfrog Geo," from 16-19 September (15h in total). Learn key workflows, data integration, geological modelling, drillhole planning, and more. Ideal for geologi...

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Childcare and Reduced Mobility Services at the 5th IPGC

As we gear up for the 5th International Professional Geology Conference (IPGC) in November 2025, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of childcare and reduced mobility services at no cost...

The International Raw Materials Observaotry (INTRAW) will actively participate in the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 25-31 August 2024.

Alright, buckle up folks for this blog post, because we’re about to explore the wild ride of plate tectonics between the Iberian Peninsula (Eurasia plate) and North Africa (Nubia plate). These two plates are moving slowly at a moderate pace of 5-7 mm p...

In June 2024, climate activists sprayed Stonehenge orange, demanding urgent action from the British government to phase out fossil fuel. This divisive act evoked a destructive yet often overlooked impact of climate change: the damage and destruction of...

An analysis of Horizon Europe projects by scientific area shows natural sciences is the clear leader in terms of both the number of projects and the amount of funding. Of 13,340 currently approved projects, over 9,000 are in this category, according to...

After several crisis-filled years characterised by wars, pandemic and economic challenges, the recent European elections and subsequent summer break offer an opportunity to pause and take stock.

When working on legislation, policymakers often require scientific evidence or expertise to support their decision-making. Scientific information can help policymakers to identify any unintended consequences of a policy decision and access solutions th...

The EU’s highest Court is faced with a legal case that could potentially reshape climate action in the EU by 2030, writes Romain Didi and Gerry Liston.

Brussels will see less climate policymaking post Green Deal, but activists are drawing upon new legislation and case law to keeping pushing for greater ambition, in Europe’s fight against climate change.

NGOs are bringing the Commission in front of the European Court of Justice on two separate accounts. The cases are part of a sweeping trend that sees activists bringing governments to court over the respect of environmental pledges.

Britain's decision to issue dozens of new oil and gas exploration licences is being challenged in court by a marine conservation organisation, which argues ministers unlawfully failed to consider the impact on marine life.

As Ukrainians confront terror with sorrow and grim determination, we call on the world to take decisive action: Ban Russian fossil fuels now.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Fergus McAuliffe, the Communications and Public Engagement Manager at iCRAG, University College Dublin in Ireland, to discuss his award-winning project, “Marine Geoscience for All.” During our conversation, Fergus she...

When water buffalo make a home for themselves in abandoned spaces, they can bring with them a rich array of frogs, bats and plant life.

Spinning over water and land, these terrifying phenomena are more common than we might think

Scientists are preparing to drill into the rock of an Icelandic volcano to learn more about how volcanoes behave.

A new study paves the way to understanding biotic recovery after an ecological crisis in the Mediterranean Sea about 5.5 million years ago. An international team led by Konstantina Agiadi from the University of Vienna has now been able to quantify how ...

Researchers are learning more about the geology and evolution of the binary asteroid system Didymos from high-resolution imagery collected by the Double Asteroid Redirection Test mission.

New geoarchaeological research shows that metalworking in ancient Egypt led to significant contamination in a nearby port.

Amorphous materials, which are rarely studied on Earth, yield insights into the history of Gale Crater and the early Martian environment.

Accurate sea-level data, combined with an understanding of the depth and shape of coastal terrain, enables more precise modelling of marine hazards.

‘What I wish someone told me early in my career’ is a new Geolog series that aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to early-career professionals within the European Geosciences Union (EGU) community. Each month, I will interview a staff member...

The Kremlin said on Monday (2 September) that Russian President Vladimir Putin had arrived for a state visit in Mongolia, which lies on the route of a planned new gas pipeline connecting Russia and China.

The EU is a far cry from the targets set out in the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, with marine protected areas (MPAs) providing limited protection against human activities such as bottom fishing, according to a recent scientific study, while the Commis...

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Or Land the Sea

Michael McKimm, the Society’s User Services Librarian and an award-winning poet, has collaborated with artist and photographer Julie Cuthbert on a new book. Or Land the Sea takes the reader on a journey around important coastal geosites through Michael...

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Educational Resources

The Geological Society has an incredible range of educational resources covering geoscience topics such as minerals, geohazards and space! These resources are accessible for teachers, students and anyone interested in geoscience. If you’d like to lear...

In the autumn of 2022, the Society launched Written in History, a campaign to fund the conservation of twelve volumes of letters sent to the Assistant Secretary’s office between 1834 and 1880. Despite being one of the primary records of the Society’s h...