Chemical elements in our environment

Humans are intimately linked to the Earth’s surface environment; we are fundamentally dependent on it, yet we are responsible for many aspects of environmental change. This provides an urgent impetus to enhance our knowledge of the chemical status of our environment and improve our understanding of the processes and consequences of environmental change so that any hazards can be identified. The BGS delivers our National Capability in baseline geochemical mapping, providing a flexible observational framework for the chemistry of Britain’s surface environment.