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Subscribe to RSS feedClash of the crayfish: why the Americans are winning
- Aggressive American signal crayfish are threatening Yorkshire’s native white-clawed crayfish populations because they have better resistance to parasites and are less fussy about what they eat.
Read moreUniversity of Leeds and Arup agree research and education partnership
- The University of Leeds and design consultant Arup have signed an agreement which will lead to collaborations in education and research.
Read moreScotland first to map wild land
- In a first for the UK, a new map detailing Scotland’s wild areas is being published today by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Read moreFood crops damaged by pollution crossing continents
- Man-made air pollution from North America causes Europe to lose 1.2 million tonnes of wheat a year, a new study has found.
Read moreLow carbon, moderate income and long life
- A new study shows that countries with high incomes and high carbon emissions do not achieve higher life expectancies than those with moderate incomes and lower carbon emissions.
Read moreSeeking benefits, avoiding conflicts
- A new report on Uganda’s emerging oil and gas industry says companies can improve their corporate social responsibility (CSR) to give fairer employment, compensation and land deals to communities.
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