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The bright ways forests affect their environment
A new study improves understanding of the Earth system by explaining and quantifying important interactions and feedbacks between the biosphere and the atmosphere.
CryoSat gives best 3D view of Antarctica yet
A new map of Antarctica, available to download from today, is providing the most accurate three-dimensional view of the continent to date.
The underestimated cooling effect on the planet from historic fires
Historic levels of particles in the atmosphere released from pre-industrial era fires, and their cooling effect on the planet, may have been significantly underestimated according to a new study.
Funding Success: Dr Natasha Barlow awarded €2M ERC Starting Grant
Dr Natasha Barlow has been awarded an ERC starting grant, for a project titled ‘Rates of Interglacial Sea-level Change, and Responses' (RISeR).
Faculty of Environment is a key part of Leeds’ global funding success
The University of Leeds has been ranked in the top three UK universities for global funding success, according to new data from Research Fortnight.