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Climate Benefits of Intact Amazon Forests and the Biophysical Consequences of Disturbance
The loss of forest cover in the Amazon has a significant impact on the local climate in Brazil, according to a new study by School of Earth and Environment researchers.
Leeds academics awarded prestigious Fellowship
Two academics at the University of Leeds have been elected as Fellows of the American Geophysical Union (AGU).
Using weather radar to monitor insects
Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.
Budgeting for our future climate
A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.
Fossil fuels offer a poor return on energy investment
An evaluation of the global energy return on investment for fossil fuels and renewable sources reveals a much more level playing field than previously believed.