As the national forum of debate and development of cutting-edge Earth science, The Geological Society has a special responsibility to communicate geoscience and its importance to the Government, the media, and the general public. As part of this commitment to support geoscientists, the profession and society, the Geological Society has been involved with Voice of … Continue reading
Voice of the Future is an opportunity for young people who are interested in science and politics to engage with MPs and Ministers about the topics that matter the most to them. Continue reading
On the 13th October 2022, the International Science Council (ISC) held its meeting of the European members, co-hosted by the Royal Society and British Academy. Continue reading
Dan Lunt writes about his personal reflections on the recent international climate summit, COP26, where representatives of countries from all over the world descended on Glasgow to make a difference. Continue reading
Flo Bullough and Megan O’Donnell share their reflections on the second week of international negotiations at the 26th UN Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The second week of the long-awaited 2021 UN climate conference has culminated in the announcement of the Glasgow Climate Pact. This international agreement strengthens global ambitions to mitigate the … Continue reading
Updates from the first week of the 26th UN Conference of the Parties in Glasgow. Continue reading
Leading environmentalists have recently been urging the UK Government not to allow mining of metallurgical coal in Cumbria. Part of the environmentalists’ case is that approval of the Cumbrian mine would hinder UK’s leadership at the COP26 climate summit to be held in Glasgow this November. I disagree. Continue reading
Professor Mike Stephenson reflects on the intensified challenges facing the global provision of low carbon energy in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
What exactly is ‘Responsible Investing’? How can it be measured and delivered effectively? Can the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) help to drive responsibility in the mining industry? Continue reading
Professor Mike Stephenson of the British Geological Survey, discusses the geology of energy transitions, and considers how understanding their history may reveal insights about how future transitions will unfold and develop. Continue reading
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