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Lightning is the leading cause of wildfires in boreal forests, threatening carbon storage
New research shows that lightning is the biggest threat to boreal forests and that its frequency will increase with climate change.
Helping Yorkshire’s wildlife recover
Researchers and charity partners including Professor Dominick Spracklen and Dr Catt Scott are restoring nature in the Yorkshire Dales.
Building Africa’s capacity in food systems
Read how a group of international and interdisciplinary partners, including Dr Susannah Sallu and Dr Susannah Sallu are developing agriculture strategies in Southern Africa.
Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming rapidly closing
Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 °C, according to a new research.
Amazon deforestation linked to long distance climate warming
Deforestation in the Amazon causes land surfaces up to 100 kilometres away to get warmer, according to a new study.