The Earth is a dynamic and productive planet which exists in a delicate balance of systems. It offers incredible opportunities, but also presents many dangers; some of which are our own making.
| Society requires the natural resources the Earth provides |
|---|
| Energy |
| Soil |
| Water |
| Minerals, metals, and building materials |
| Ecological resources (oceans and coastal processes). |
Locating, extracting and utilizing the Earth’s resources for the benefit of society, while maintaining the balance of the Earth’s systems and mitigating the geoscience dangers and risks, both inherent in the Earth and man-made, requires the application of specialized skills and knowledge.
With their unique education, training and understanding of Earth science, geoscience professionals are well prepared to provide the expertise necessary to help provide for society’s geoscience needs through a thorough understanding of the Earth’s systems and a commitment to ethical practises. Geoscience professionals are able to help communities world-wide learn how to use the planet’s resources safely, wisely, and sustainably.
| Some of the ways in which geoscience professionals serve society |
|---|
| Mineral location and extraction |
| Source water protection |
| Risk Assessment and Management (Landslide, Earthquake/Seismic, Volcanoes, Erosion, Flooding ) |
| Aggregate location and extraction |
| Contaminated Site Remediation |
| Landfill & Waste |