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Dotson Ice Shelf with sea in front

A glacier in Antarctica is committing “ice piracy” – stealing ice from a neighbour – in a phenomenon that has never been observed in such a short time frame, say scientists. 

A group of researchers and community members sitting around a table

Researchers in the UK and Indonesia are working together to help communities fight the health and environmental impact of peatland fires.

A far off view of a city with plumes of smoke rising into the air

Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.

A street in Ghana with cars driving through it and dark storm clouds above.

The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists.

Storm clouds gather in Mali. Picture by Francoise Guichard.

Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the size and intensity of so-called megastorms which cause flooding and mudslides in hotspots across the globe.