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Increased Amazon carbon emissions a result of weak law enforcement
Increased carbon emissions from the Amazon rainforest are due to weak law enforcement, new research suggests.
Tropical forests approach critical high-temperature threshold, but there is still time to act
A new study finds that the world’s tropical forest canopies may be closer to critical high-temperature thresholds than previously thought, but climate change mitigation can help to avoid them.
The dangers of invisible particulate pollution
Atmospheric scientist Dr Jim McQuaid has woken up to a stark reminder of why his work is so important.
Mountain treelines on the move in a warming world
Mountain treelines, which mark the upper limit for tree growth in high-altitude areas, are shifting as a result of climate change, say researchers.
Celebrating Yorkshire Day with conservation and sustainability research
This Yorkshire Day, the Faculty of Environment celebrates Yorkshire’s iconic landscapes and unique cities.