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Greenland ice losses rising faster than expected
Research by University of Leeds scientists has found that Greenland has lost 3.8 trillion tonnes of ice since 1992 – enough to push global sea levels up by 10.6 millimetres.
Greenhouse gas nitrous oxide is on the rise
During the last two decades agricultural practices and nitrogen-rich fertilisers have significantly increased the amount of nitrous oxide emissions in the atmosphere, according to a new study.
Academic recognised by European Geosciences Union
Dr Anna Hogg been awarded the European Geosciences Union 2020 Division Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award.
Athena SWAN Silver award success
The Schools of Earth and Environment, Geography and the Institute for Transport Studies have been awarded Athena SWAN Silver award.
Cutting emissions gradually will not cause a sudden jump in warming
Reducing fossil fuel emissions aggressively but gradually will not cause a large spike in short-term warming as feared, according to new research.