EFGeoBlog Archives - Eurogeologists

EFGeoBlog: Can we effectively address climate change amidst the current politically charged atmosphere?

Apr 18, 2024

This article is published as an external submission via the EFGeoBlog. It may not reflect the official positions of the European Federation of Geologists. Climate change is a pressing issue impacting both the natural and human-induced greenhouse gases. Its...

EFGeoBlog: A recap of the second edition of the RawMatCop Advanced Short Course

Apr 16, 2024

This article is published as an external submission via the EFGeoBlog. It does not reflect the official positions of the European Federation of Geologists. On 14-16 February 2024, Casa de la Ciencia de Sevilla hosted the Second Edition of the RawMatCop Advanced Short...

Vlog on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Work of Geologists

Apr 8, 2024

How will Artificial Intelligence (AI) disrupt the work of geologists? EFG Executive Director Glen Burridge and Project Officer Tamás Miklovicz had a casual conversation about the impact of AI on geologists’ work. They also discussed the importance of providing...

Vlog on the EFG Academy: What to Expect?

Apr 5, 2024

EFG Executive Director Glen Burridge and EFG Project Officer Tamás Miklovicz had a casual conversation about the EFG Academy at the beginning of this year. The EFG Academy is in the making and will provide geoscientists with key training to improve their soft and hard...

EFGeoBlog: How the Tour de France helped me think about geology in a new way

Mar 14, 2024

This article is an adaptation of https://theconversation.com/how-the-tour-de-france-helped-me-think-about-geology-in-a-new-way-186548 Cycling enthusiasts are already digging through the route of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes to see which obstacles will...

The Future Critical Raw Materials Act and the European Geologist title: An opportunity to elevate the geological profession to its rightful place in Europe

Oct 17, 2023

We find ourselves in a very opportune moment for the regulatory development concerning the qualifications of geologists in Europe. The European Union’s current agenda includes several policies that are highly relevant to the geosciences community, such as the...

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