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A temperate rainforest in Ennerdale, Cumbria. Credit: Simon Webb

Up to two-thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new study.

Sunrise over the north sea

As the Sustainability Research Institute turns 20, members reflect on its identity, achievements and how it will evolve.

Plumes of smoke coming out of an energy plant, with the sun setting orange in the background.

Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.

Three men at Kirkgate market standing over

The new Joined Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) centre will prioritise justice and collaboration in its approach to sustainable solutions.

A pine marten stood on a branch in front of green leaves, looking back towards the camera.

Pine martens have been reintroduced into woodland in South Cumbria thanks to a project involving researchers from the University of Leeds.