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Flood frequency of the world’s largest river has increased fivefold
A recent study of more than 100 years of river level records from the Amazon shows a significant increase in frequency and severity of floods.
Leeds to host upcoming Enhancing Fieldwork event
The School of Geography will play host to the 8th annual Enhancing Fieldwork Learning Showcase, supported by the British Ecological Society next week.
Understanding the evolution of nitrogen fixation in trees
A new study gives insight into the prevalence of nitrogen-fixing trees in tropical rainforests and calls into question previous hypotheses for why they are much more abundant than in temperate forests
Faculty of Environment is a key part of Leeds’ global funding success
The University of Leeds has been ranked in the top three UK universities for global funding success, according to new data from Research Fortnight.
Students develop their skills in the Alps
Last month 27 second-year Geography students took part in the annual Alps field trip.