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Transnational families face barriers to care, language and rights
A new report highlights difficulties transnational families face, with young people taking on support roles. It gives policy recommendations for more effective support.
Improving the mental health of people at risk of flooding
A research project alongside Kirklees Council will focus on the mental wellbeing of communities at high risk of flooding.
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.