Carbon surprise in disappearing African tropical mountain forests
Scientists studying tropical forests in Africa’s mountains were surprised to uncover how much carbon they store, and how fast some of these forests are being cleared.
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Volcanic safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), stabilising temperatures at Earth’s surface.
An app to help African farmers defeat crop pests
A mobile phone app – launched today by an international team of scientists – will support farmers across Africa to adopt environmentally friendly ways of protecting their crops from pests.
Shift away from earthen homes ‘environmentally damaging’
Attitudes to earthen homes need to change to prevent millions of them being replaced by buildings made from more environmentally-damaging materials, scientists warn.
Climate change 'widespread, rapid and intensifying'
Changes in the Earth's climate caused by human activity are being observed in every region and across the whole climate system, according to a major international report released today.
Rethink the economy to tackle climate crisis
Research into global climate models by leading international academics shows that current economic policies are in danger of leading nations away from emission and global warming targets.
Helping Yorkshire reduce its carbon footprint
A West Yorkshire city’s ambitious plans to tackle the effects of climate change are being supported by three University of Leeds students.
When love is in the air...
Researchers are asking everybody across the UK to help survey one of the most amazing phenomena in the insect world – when millions of ants take to the air for their nuptial flight.
Rise in forest clearance increasing greenhouse gases
Forest clearance in Southeast Asia is accelerating and leading to unprecedented increases in carbon emissions.
Global network transforming tropical forest research
A huge global network of researchers is working together to take the pulse of our global tropical forests.