Disappearing geological exposures
4 March 2026Recently, while preparing a guidebook on the Southern Pennines, I revisited several key geological localities after many years away. Sadly, I discovered that...
Recently, while preparing a guidebook on the Southern Pennines, I revisited several key geological localities after many years away. Sadly, I discovered that...
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It is time for the UK government to abandon the policy in which voluntary community consent is the primary driver determining the selection of a site for...