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The Potential for Geologic Hydrogen for Next-Generation Energy

The Potential for Geologic Hydrogen for Next-Generation Energy

A previously overlooked, potential geologic source of energy could increase the renewability and lower the carbon footprint of our nation’s energy...

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The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

U.S. Geological Survey streamgages provide vital information to the public and decision-makers for a diverse set of needs.

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Earthquake in Southern California 90 Years Ago Changed the Way We Build

Earthquake in Southern California 90 Years Ago Changed the Way We Build

The story of the damaging Long Beach earthquake on March 10, 1933.

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Building maps to help geothermal energy and greater sage-grouse coexist in Nevada’s sagebrush country

Building maps to help geothermal energy and greater sage-grouse coexist in Nevada’s sagebrush country

A U.S. Geological Survey study finds that geothermal energy development contributes to population declines of greater sage-grouse.  A new tool can...

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Climate Warming is Likely to Cause Large Increases in Wetland Methane Emissions

Climate Warming is Likely to Cause Large Increases in Wetland Methane Emissions

A new USGS study has big implications for climate change mitigation plans to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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Florence Bascom, Trailblazer of the U.S. Geological Survey

Florence Bascom, Trailblazer of the U.S. Geological Survey

Each March, Women’s History Month commemorates the trailblazers, visionaries and notable women who have forever changed the world.

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Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Celebrating Black History Month: USGS Wildlife Disease Coordinator Camille Hopkins

Meet Camille Hopkins, the Wildlife Disease Coordinator for the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Learn how she became a leader in her field and her advice...

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A Silver Lining for Invasive Species

A Silver Lining for Invasive Species

Dealing with invasive species can be a real drag. Fortunately, there's a silver lining—it’s invasive species scientists!

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M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence near Nurdağı, Turkey (Türkiye)

M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence near Nurdağı, Turkey (Türkiye)

The M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence struck near Nurdağı, Turkey (Türkiye) on February 6, 2023.

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New USGS Study Offers Roadmap to the Economics of Chronic Wasting Disease

New USGS Study Offers Roadmap to the Economics of Chronic Wasting Disease

The cost of chronic wasting disease as it continues to spread isn't just measured in loss of deer and elk lives, it's also measured by the money...

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OnDemand Topo Maps Officially Join USGS National Map Offerings

OnDemand Topo Maps Officially Join USGS National Map Offerings

The people have spoken! OnDemand Topo maps and topoBuilder were so popular that we're ending the pilot phase of the project and making topoBuilder a...

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From Saguaros to Submarines: 10 incredible stories about Earth’s ecosystems you might have missed in 2022

From Saguaros to Submarines: 10 incredible stories about Earth’s ecosystems you might have missed in 2022

As 2022 wraps up, we’re looking back on the amazing work of USGS scientists, in an attempt to create a Top 10 list. But with so much exciting science...

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