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New fossils reveal climate tipping point in most famous mass extinction
The collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s most catastrophic extinction event was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new research.
Scientists find three years left of remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C
The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide and will be exhausted in a little more than three years at current levels of emissions.
Protecting the Antarctic environment
Researchers from the University of Leeds contributed to a House of Commons committee report about the Antarctic environment, which includes recommendations to the government.
Engaging school pupils in practical conservation
Pupils from Millom School have been getting their hands dirty as part of a forestry restoration project in the Duddon Valley.
Faculty of Environment receives Athena Swan Silver Award
The faculty has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Silver certification in recognition of its commitment to gender equality.