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Fisherwomen share stories, call for support with climate emergency
School of Geography researchers, fisherwomen, policymakers and activists worked together to highlight the impacts of tidal flooding on women in Indonesia.
The UK is falling behind on modern slavery, says new report
When the Modern Slavery Act 2015 was passed, it was claimed to be world-leading legislation that would prevent and disrupt modern slavery. Nine years later, its ‘world-leading’ status is in question.
Can earthworms adapt to climate change?
Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is threatened by climate change and flooding in the UK.
New services help researchers access smart data on healthy and sustainable places
Faculty of Environment researchers will lead a £6m data service that helps researchers use smart data to better understand the health and sustainability of places.
Scientists to test if snow is melting high on Everest
Climbing beyond Everest base camp to test if the snow high up on the mountain is melting is the latest challenge being faced by glaciologists at the University.