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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.
World heritage wetland site threatened by strawberry farming
Strawberry lovers might want to check the provenance of their fruit this summer following controversy about a new farming bill which could cause the devastation of an iconic Spanish wetland.
Supporting Clean Air at Leeds
This Clean Air Day, we are celebrating the innovative research to support cleaner air in the Faculty of Environment and beyond.
Scientist recognised for research into Congo peatlands
A researcher who exposed the threat that climate change poses to tropical forests in Africa has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society, one of the highest accolades in science.