National News Releases
USGS: Greenhouse gas emissions from federal lands trended mostly downward since 2009 peak
USGS Critical Minerals Study: Bans on Gallium and Germanium Exports Could Cost the U.S. Billions
U.S. Geological Survey Grants More than $4.8M to States to Preserve Vital Geologic Data and to Support Infrastructure Development
Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies
Estimates according to a new USGS predictive model. Exposure to some PFAS may lead to adverse health risks.
Unlocking Arkansas' Hidden Treasure: USGS Uses Machine Learning to Show Large Lithium Potential in the Smackover Formation
USGS Releases New Products that Map Four Decades of Land Cover Change
The new and improved National Land Cover Database will now be updated annually.
Trees in cities are beyond shady
Recent study shows tree cover in some cities has a stronger cooling effect than in others around the country
National news release from the USGS.