A geologic leap forward for understanding Wyoming
USGS provides $2 million to states to identify critical mineral potential in mine waste
The new agreements funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support critical mineral mapping and the creation of a national mine waste inventory
USGS partners with Arizona to map critical mineral potential with cutting-edge data
The U.S. Geological Survey partners with Arizona to identify areas in the state with critical mineral resource potential that could strengthen the national economy.
Amphibians have one more thing to worry about —mercury—large USGS study shows
3 Cool Ways USGS is Studying Bats in National Parks
USGS study highlights potential of significant critical mineral resources in the Western U.S.
Using Petroleum Reservoirs to Store Carbon
How injecting carbon dioxide into oil and gas reservoirs stores carbon dioxide while increasing oil and gas production
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A Global Climate Science Leader
USGS scientists are curious, intrepid experts who see the Earth as a living laboratory. From gathering satellite imagery to extracting polar and glacial ice cores, we collect information to show how climate change is affecting landscapes, waterways, and wildlife around the globe. USGS delivers climate science to policymakers, resource managers, and the public to help guide better decisions for building sustainable resource stewardship across America’s public lands.
USGS Scientific Research Results
One of our primary functions is to provide quality scientific information to the public through our various products.
Science for a Changing World
We monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to address complex environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.
