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Ocean life triggers ice formation in clouds
A study, by ICAS scientists, has shown for the first time that phytoplankton (plant life) in remote ocean regions can contribute to rare airborne particles that trigger ice formation in clouds.
Scientists warn of the risk from air pollution over the megacities of West Africa
New research by European and African scientists, including a team from ICAS, warns of the risks posed by the increasing air pollution over the cities of West Africa.
New advice on how to safeguard our food against extreme weather
A new report recognises the necessity for farming to adjust to climate changes, to adapt and strengthen against extreme weather whilst improving production to address the world’s growing need for food
How plankton help control clouds over the world's most remote oceans
Dan Grosvenor, from the Institute for Climate and Atmospheric Science, has written for 'The Conversation'.
Climate change threatens previous UK ecosystem
An entire ecosystem is at risk from the effects of climate change on the UK's blanket bogs, scientists at the University of Leeds have warned.