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Widespread drying of European peatlands in recent centuries
Researchers led by the University of Leeds examined 31 peatlands across Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and continental Europe to assess changes in peatland surface wetness during the last 2,000 years.
‘Unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
A new study links a recent rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.
Using the past to unravel the future for Arctic wetlands
A new study has used partially fossilised plants and single-celled organisms to investigate the effects of climate change on the Canadian High Arctic wetlands and help predict their future.
Collaborative projects to advance understanding of biodiversity in Latin America
Dr David Galbraith, Associate Professor of Earth Dynamics in the School of Geography, will lead new cross –continent research on the human impact on biodiversity in Latin America.
SIPHER consortium to drive policy reform and tackle health inequalities announced
Academics from the School of Geography and Leeds Institute for Data Analytics are part of a new research consortium tackling bigger picture factors behind the prevention of non-communicable diseases.