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Peatland code could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions
A new Government-backed code has been launched that could slash UK carbon dioxide emissions by 220 million tonnes and protect rare wildlife by restoring moor, bogs and mires.
More than half of all tree species in the Amazon may be globally threatened
More than half of all tree species in the world’s most diverse forest – the Amazon – may be globally threatened, according to a new study.
Dr Graeme Swindles has been awarded the Lewis Penny medal by the Quaternary Research Association (QRA)
The Quaternary Research Association has awarded the Lewis Penny medal to Dr Graeme Swindles in the School of Geography at the University of Leeds.
Unlocking the secrets of consumer behaviour
The Consumer Data Research Centre, directed by Professor Mark Birkin, launches its data services today, offering new data for researchers to garner unprecedented insights into consumer behaviour.
New species of testate amoeba discovered by Graeme Swindles in Amazonia
Diverse ecological communities of Amazonia play a crucial role in the maintenance of the biosphere.