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A wilder future for Yorkshire
A new flagship restoration project showcasing an alternative future for the UK's uplands has been launched.
Severe drying of the Amazon forest
Amazon rain forests could be at far higher risk of extreme drought than previously thought, according to new research.
African rainforests can resist severe heat and drought
Scientists studying the impact of record heat and drought on intact African tropical rainforests were surprised by how resilient they were to extreme conditions during the last major El Niño event.
Managing peatlands to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study.
Melting glaciers could speed up carbon emissions
Melting glaciers could be triggering a ‘feedback process’ that causes further climate change, according to new research.