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Reduced rainfall in tropics linked to deforestation
Deforestation is resulting in reduced rainfall across large parts of the tropics, according to new research.
Accuracy at risk as governments reject specialist mapping tools
Governments are not using the latest mapping technology to report key environmental data about tropical forests to the UN, say researchers.
Rethink rail investment to slash transport emissions, thinktank urges
Professor Greg Marsden is referenced in this New Civil Engineer article.
Fossil study reveals origins of biodiversity gradient
Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a scientific mystery - why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases towards polar regions.
Global inequality must fall - Millward-Hopkins and Oswald write for The Conversation
Global inequality must fall to maintain a safe climate and achieve a decent standard of living for all – it’s a huge challenge.