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Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants have slowed in recent years, according to a new study.
Observations of the climate’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with conventional estimates of long-term ‘climate sensitivity’, despite a “warming pause” over the past decade.
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Patrick Kniveton, head of Engineering Improvement at Rolls-Royce Marine Power and Leeds alumnus, has become the 128th President of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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In a rare piece of good news for wildlife, a study by Prof Bill Kunin, Prof Koos Biesmeijer and Dr Luisa Carvalheiro (Biology) has shown that, in Europe, wild insects and plants are bouncing back after decades of decline.
New Scientist22nd May 2013
Professor Bill Kunin (Biology) discusses his latest research which has found that the decline in biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants has slowed in recent years with Sarah Clarke ABC’s national environment and science correspondent. The show was broadcast late afternoon across Australia and the South Pacific.
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