Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%
Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.
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Switching planes for trains to decarbonise holidays
Up to 41% of Britons holidaying abroad could travel by rail instead of air to cut down on carbon emissions, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin
A project to protect the world’s second largest area of tropical rainforest has received £9.1m from the Government.
Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates
Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.
Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change
Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the University of Leeds.
Pine martens thrown a lifeline in the Lake District
Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the University of Leeds.
Can earthworms adapt to climate change?
Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is being threatened by climate change and flooding here in the UK.
New images reveal global air quality trends
The global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been graphically illustrated for the first time by a team of scientists.
Ancient volcanoes sound 'warning bell' over climate warming
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants regulate climate and sound a warning about rising temperatures.
Emmerdale team helps University wood flourish
Emmerdale cast and crew members have joined forces with the University of Leeds to ensure a vital ecological corridor continues to flourish.