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Shrinking pools on northern peatlands
Peatlands are carbon-rich wetlands that are often covered in mazy patterns of open water pools, but some boreal peatlands in Scandinavia and elsewhere are beginning to lose their characteristic pools.
Research on slavery and trafficking aims to understand, build awareness and protect victims
This Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we highlight research at the University of Leeds that explores the causes and solutions to modern-day slavery and contributes towards ending it.
Common tree species dominate tropical forests
Scientists have found almost identical patterns of tree diversity across the world’s tropical forests.
Using data to drive research
Leeds Institute of Data Analytics (LIDA) reports on their successful year.
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.