By:

Richard C. Ferrero, Jonathan J. Kolak, Donald J. Bills, Zachary H. Bowen, Daniel J. Cordier, Tanya J. Gallegos, James R. Hein, Karen D. Kelley, Philip H. Nelson, Vito F. Nuccio, Jeanine M. Schmidt, and Robert R., II Seal

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Abstract

The economy, national security, and standard of living of the United States depend heavily on adequate and reliable supplies of energy and mineral resources. Based on population and consumption trends, the Nation’s use of energy and minerals can be expected to grow, driving the demand for ever broader scientific understanding of resource formation, location, and availability. In addition, the increasing importance of environmental stewardship, human health, and sustainable growth places further emphasis on energy and mineral resources research and understanding. Collectively, these trends in resource demand and the interconnectedness among resources will lead to new challenges and, in turn, require cutting- edge science for the next generation of societal decisions. The long and continuing history of U.S. Geological Survey contributions to energy and mineral resources science provide a solid foundation of core capabilities upon which new research directions can grow. This science strategy provides a framework for the coming decade that capitalizes on the growth of core capabilities and leverages their application toward new or emerging challenges in energy and mineral resources research, as reflected in five interrelated goals.

Additional publication details

Publication type:

Report

Publication Subtype:

USGS Numbered Series

Title:

U.S. Geological Survey Energy and Minerals science strategy: a resource lifecycle approach

Series title:

Circular

Series number:

1383

Chapter:

D

Year Published:

2013

Language:

English

Publisher:

U.S. Geological Survey

Publisher location:

Reston, VA

Description:

ix, 37 p.

Online Only (Y/N):

Y

Additional Online Files (Y/N):

N