Policy Director @ British Geological Survey. Views expressed are my own.
Joined April 2013
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Representing @BritGeoSurvey here @MiningIndaba, come and see us on the UK stand G26
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Nuclear power currently provides 15% of the UK’s electricity, but most existing power stations are set to close by 2030.
Our latest POSTnote looks at plans for new nuclear power stations, and how nuclear might contribute to emission reduction targets: post.parliament.uk/research-…
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Heavy traffic on South Georgia today, we advise allowing extra time for your journey and looking into alternative routes where possible 🐧
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Download the CMIC Battery Minerals Report, which introduces #lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), their key components, and considers the key drivers for developing a domestic LIB manufacturing sector, including the importance of the automotive sector.
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ALT The CMIC logo, which is green and states 'UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre'
Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
Delighted to host Industry Minister @Lee4NED & Ruth Edwards MP today for the official launch of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre at our headquarters in Keyworth.
bgs.ac.uk/news/uks-first-cri…
ALT Industry Minister Lee Rowley and Ruth Edwards MP for Rushcliffe at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth for the launch of the Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre
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Critical raw materials are essential in the move to #NetZero. Here, @AndrewBGS outlines what they are, where they're found & their role in a greener future
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#NetZeroWeek
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The BGS minerals yearbook 2021 is available online.
The research provides decision makers with reliable, up-to-date information on the UK’s minerals industry and quantifies its impact on the economy.
bgs.ac.uk/news/uk-minerals-y…
#NetZeroWeek
ALT An image of construction of the Woodsmith Polyhalite mine, North York Moors National Park.
Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
Proud of @BritGeoSurvey for installing #ASHP in 2022 to decarbonise and comfortably heat to our map store buildings. @k_hanghoj @AndrewBGS #NetZero @NERCscience @cabinetofficeuk @HolgerHke need more of this! GSHP next...
ALT Photo of air source heat pumps at British Geological Survey HQ in Nottingham.
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The USGS has released a new list of 50 mineral commodities critical to the U.S. economy and national security after an extensive multi-agency assessment.
The list reflects America’s vulnerability to #criticalminerals supply chain disruptions. #minerals
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Join us on 16 & 17 of March for the #MineWaterEnergy2022 symposium, for discussions on mine water usage, geothermal energy potential and the latest sector developments.
View the programme here:
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@IEA @CoalAuthority @beisgovuk
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Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
Very happy that my work with the POST team has been published today. Mining is a vital industry, and the energy transition will mean we need more metals in the future. This report outline the environmental and social impacts of our resource consumption. How can we do better?
Over 3.3 billion tonnes of metals are produced globally each year. Moving economies and industries towards sustainable energy and technologies will mean mining and processing more non-renewable mineral resources. What impact would this have? ow.ly/UcLM50HKlvI
Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
A coronal hole is expected to enhance geomagnetic activity to STORM levels, increasing chances of seeing the aurora in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England (if you are lucky to have clear sky, low light pollution and a good pair of thermals).
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The directions of true, grid and magnetic north will, for the first time, coincide at various locations in Great Britain between 2022 and 2026.
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#BGSHighlights
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Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
BGS' Senior Mineral Commodity Geologist @EPetavratzi discusses the role of batteries and fuel cells in achieving #NetZero with @LordsSTCom.
Watch it here:
➡️ parliamentlive.tv/Event/Inde…
#COP26 #FuelCells #CriticalMaterials
ALT The back of a white electric vehicle. The charger is plugged in and the lead is neon orange in colour.
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'Global material flows of lithium for the lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate battery markets' is a new report written by @EPetavratzi and @PJossoBGS.
Download and read it here:
➡️ nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/53…
#COP26 #Lithium #Decarbonisation
ALT A blue rectangle at the top contains white text (Global material flows of lithium for the lithium-ion and lithium iron phosphate battery markets). In the top right hand corner there is a white British Geological Survey logo. Underneath is a picture of a black rectangular Li-ion battery pack with a red filter over the image.
Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
It's #Transport Day at #COP26!
The demand for electric vehicles - fuelled by a need to decarbonise transport - will require 6x more raw materials and metals that cannot currently be sourced through recycling and reuse alone.
Hear more from @AndrewBGS 👇
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Critical raw materials are essential in the move to #NetZero. In this podcast @AndrewBGS outlines what they are, where they're found & their role in a greener future
🎧 Spotify: ow.ly/gy3d50FmCJ8
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#COP26
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#CCS in the deep subsurface represents one viable solution to decarbonising heavy industries e.g fertiliser and glass manufacture and delivering a #netzero carbon economy.
Find out more in this blog by @AndrewBGS:
bgs.ac.uk/news/going-undergr…
#OneStepGreener #TogetherForOurPlanet
ALT A man in shadow sits in front of a 3D visualisation of the UK underground
Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
Great to see @CAbesser_BGS and @AndrewBGS meeting @ronniecowan!
Earlier this year, Corinna spoke to us about how she is informing policy makers about the potential for geothermal energy in the UK.
Listen now:
Spotify: ow.ly/zwMR50F0gGO
Audioboom: ow.ly/JEvS50GEg8w
Thanks to @ronniecowan for visiting #EvidenceWeek. “I’ve continually said all governments should make evidence based policies - green energy decisions will all need to be made on science and the conversation is wider than ever before.”
Andrew Bloodworth retweeted
It’s official: I’ve now captured, sealed, and stored the first core sample ever drilled on another planet, in a quest to return samples to Earth. It’s the first in a one-of-a-kind Martian rock collection. #SamplingMars
Read more: go.nasa.gov/3zKRdaV
