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Restoring and protecting essential peatlands
At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards peatland restoration in the UK, EU and beyond. This World Soil Day, we explore their latest work.
Consumer data research team earn ESRC Celebrating Impact Prize
A team of researchers from the Consumer Data Research Centre (CDRC) have been awarded an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Celebrating Impact Prize for supporting healthier consumer habits.
Scientists call for a major investigation into Congo Basin
Leading researchers have launched a major scientific initiative to investigate and protect the fragile Congo Basin Forest in central Africa, one of the world’s most important ecosystems.
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.