Environment news archive
Discovery of ‘hidden forests’ adds to global forest area
Scientists have shown there is at least 9% more forest cover across the globe than was previously assumed.
Antarctic Peninsula ice more stable than previously thought
Glacier flow at the southern Antarctic Peninsula has increased since the 1990s, but a new study has found the change to be only a third of what was recently reported.
Increase in extreme West African storms due to global warming
Global warming is responsible for tripling the frequency of extreme West African Sahel storms over the last three decades putting numerous cities in the region at risk, say scientists.
High-profile Leeds research demonstrated to UKRI chair
The impact of the University’s research and its commitment to supporting early career academics has been demonstrated to the incoming chair of the new body set to oversee the UK’s research councils.
New tool will help unlock cycling potential
A new online tool reveals the areas and routes in England that have the greatest potential for cycling.