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NERC appoints new UK Freshwater Quality Champions for five-year programme
The Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) has appointed Freshwater Quality Champions to lead a new programme that will study the water quality of UK rivers.
Shark impact on fishing communities
People who make a living fishing off the coral reefs around the Maldives say their daily income is down by almost a quarter due to sharks stealing their catch.
Plans to develop new Gair Wood
The University of Leeds is developing plans for one of the most significant woodland creation projects in the north of England.
Propane could be the answer to sustainable air conditioning
According to a new study, using propane as a refrigerant could reduce the effects on global temperature increase from space cooling.
Female vegetarians at greater risk of hip fracture
A study of more than 26,000 middle-aged UK women reveals those with a vegetarian diet had a 33% higher risk of hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters.