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Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2
If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.
Faith, bordering and modern slavery in the UK
New research shows that faith-based organisations (FBOs) supporting modern slavery survivors in the UK are embroiled in a landscape marked by racialised border violence.
AI can map the outline and area of giant icebergs
Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence or AI system to accurately map in one-hundredth of a second the surface area and outline of giant icebergs captured on satellite images.
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.
Professor Oliver Carsten delivers Herman De Croo Road Safety Lecture
He spoke last month in Brussels at the lecture organized by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC).