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Climate change disrupts seasonal flow of rivers

Published
29 February 2024
Categories
Environment

Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe, posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to new research.

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Satellites ‘key to confronting global challenges’

Published
19 January 2024
Categories
Environment | Technology | Working with business | Science

Science Minister Andrew Griffith says for the UK to become a Space superpower it must harness the talent of researchers and businesses involved in the analysis of satellite data.

The image shows the view above the tree canopy in the Mata de Vale in the Chapada Guimares region of the Amazon forest. There is a dense cover of green vegetation across both side of a narrow valley.

Common tree species dominate tropical forests

Published
10 January 2024
Categories
Global | Science | Environment

Scientists have found almost identical patterns in how tropical forests worldwide are dominated by surprisingly few tree species.

A farmer in Africa - bent double - digs into dry-looking looking soil. He is wearing a hat to protect himself from the overhead sun.

Ensuring nutrition is at the heart of climate smart agriculture

Published
2 January 2024
Categories
Science | Health | Environment

Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply key micronutrients for the population, say researchers.

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Computer climate model wins science impact award

Published
4 December 2023
Categories
Environment | Research

An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.

Image across a calm sea with floating ice debris to a coastline of ice and snow covered mountains. This is a the Antarctic Peninsula.

Scientists track rapid retreat of Antarctic glacier

Published
29 November 2023
Categories
Global | Science | Environment

Scientists are warning that apparently stable glaciers in the Antarctic can “switch very rapidly” and lose large quantities of ice as a result of warmer seas.

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Partnership seeks to break down barriers for students

Published
22 November 2023
Categories
University | Working with business

The University of Leeds has renewed its commitment to a partnership with Santander Universities that removes barriers to higher education, benefiting students, staff and the local community.

View taken from above the tree canopy at the Desta coffee plantation in Ethiopia. It shows the top of the tree canopy.

Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2 

Published
13 November 2023
Categories
Global | Science | Environment

If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.