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Scientists discover rapid sea-level rise along the Atlantic coast of North America 300 years ago
A new study, involving a Leeds scientist, has discovered that 18th Century sea level rise along North America’s Atlantic coast was almost as fast as in the 20th Century.
Tropical forests’ carbon sink 'already rapidly weakening'
The ability of the world’s tropical forests to remove carbon from the atmosphere is decreasing, according to a study tracking 300,000 trees over 30 years, published today in Nature.
Global Species Loss Could Be Halved By Conserving 30% of Tropical Lands
Extinction risk could decrease by more than 50% if at least 30% of land is conserved across the tropics, reveals a new study.
New £1m UKRI grant to support development of autonomous transport
Professor Ed Manley has been awarded a UKRI grant worth over £900,000 on the UK-Canada AI initiative to develop new models of autonomous transport for enhancing mobility in ageing populations.
Freedom of Information legislation: fit for purpose?
New research has identified a clear accountability gap in the current Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation when it comes to outsourced public services.