Environment news archive
Air pollution impact on childhood asthma
New research suggests that up to 38% of all annual childhood asthma cases in Bradford may be caused by air pollution.
New £9m programme to transform food systems in Africa
A £9.2m research programme focused on improving policy making in Africa, to develop sustainable and productive agricultural systems which are resistant to climate change, has been launched.
Leeds Festival of Science
Leeds Festival of Science returns this month to showcase plate tectonics, interactive space toys and the funny side of climate change.
Lightning storms less likely in a warming planet
Global warming may lead to a drop in lightning strikes, affecting atmospheric composition and the frequency of natural forest fires in the tropics, a new study suggests.
Unlocking a molecular secret behind bat longevity
Scientists have identified part of the molecular mechanism that gives a long-lived bat species its extraordinary lifespan compared to other animals.