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Understanding Earth’s past temperatures
The Earth’s temperature has been much cooler in the past than previously thought, meaning it could be moving towards the warmest it’s ever been.
Planning for climate change in the Sulawesi mountains
A new study by Naufal, a PhD student in the School of Geography from the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, sheds light on why some smallholder farming communities adopt practices that damage the land.
New funding supports more sustainable animal feed
The European Union’s Horizon Europe has awarded nearly €5.5M funding to the PROFEED project, which researches sustainable plant proteins for animal feed.
Beavers help reduce flood risk and boost nature in Yorkshire trial
Releasing beavers as part of a trial in the North York Moors has helped to reduce downstream flooding and enhance biodiversity, according to new research from the University of Leeds.
School of Geography ‘Natural Hazards; Human Disasters’ course wins international award
New course ‘Natural Hazards; Human Disasters’ has won an award for helping ‘create learning experiences that are more engaging, effective and supportive for students.’