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Enhanced geothermal systems in the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand

RESTON, VA. — Geothermal energy in the Great Basin of Nevada and adjoining states could produce electricity equal to one-tenth of the current U.S...

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Mapping Mercury in San Francisco Bay

Scientists at the USGS are tracking mercury pollution in the Bay using remote sensing technology, creating detailed maps to monitor mercury pollution...

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RAMPS Newsletter - Spring 2025

In this edition: Conferences, National Seed Strategy Progress Report for 2022 and 2023, and Publications.

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Protecting Protected Land from Pesticides

A new paper in Science of the Total Environment, co‑authored by researchers from several USGS Mission Areas and Centers, including the California...

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Faults Beneath the Salton Sea: Assessing Past and Future Earthquake Behavior along Southern San Andreas Fault

The Southern San Andreas Fault (SSAF) is one of the most closely watched seismic hotspots in the world, yet it hasn’t produced a major earthquake in...

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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA February 2025 Seminar

On February 26th the Saline Lakes Ecosystems project science leads will be discussing their projects and plans for the 2025 field season. The science...

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USGS to invest $1.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to district-scale hyperspectral survey of Arizona, New Mexico

RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey has announced it will invest approximately $1.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to collect...

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U.S. Geological Survey marks progress tracking nation's supply of critical minerals

This week the White House released the first Quadrennial Supply Chain review, detailing supply chains critical for national and economic security. 

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RAMPS Newsletter - Fall 2024

In this edition: Conference field trips, RestoreNet Version 2.0 updates, seed coat experiments, USGS Open House, and research updates.

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Low-Level Fixed Wing Aircraft Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Texas

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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USGS invests $3.4 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to map critical mineral resources in western Texas

RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey has announced it will invest approximately $3.4 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to collect...

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Predicting Wildlife and Plant Responses to Solar Energy Development in the Desert Southwest

The development of large-scale solar energy facilities is expanding quickly to meet growing electricity generation needs in the U.S. in the coming...

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