Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal
The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third.
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Greenland’s ice sheet is melting - and being replaced by vegetation
An estimated 11,000 sq miles or 28,707 sq kilometres of Greenland’s ice sheet and glaciers have melted over the last three decades, according to a major analysis of historic satellite records.
Plant-based swaps at football matches can help tackle climate change
Switching to plant-based pies, burgers and hot dogs at home football games over the Green Football Weekend would save more than 250,000kg of carbon emissions, new research shows.
Cold, unbalanced and feeling seasick – all in the name of science
Three researchers from the University of Leeds are embarking on a two-month expedition to the Antarctic to investigate one of the most important questions in climate science.
Carbon calculator to improve sustainability in craft beer sector
A “carbon footprint calculator” has been created to help small craft brewers identify the scale of their carbon emissions.
Climate education expansion for England's young learners
Every school and college in England will have free access to expert support to become greener and more climate resilient in a national scheme run by a consortium of universities.
Satellites ‘key to confronting global challenges’
Science Minister Andrew Griffith says for the UK to become a Space superpower it must harness the talent of researchers and businesses involved in the analysis of satellite data.
Common tree species dominate tropical forests
Scientists have found almost identical patterns in how tropical forests worldwide are dominated by surprisingly few tree species.
Ensuring nutrition is at the heart of climate smart agriculture
Farmers in sub-Saharan Africa need to diversify away from growing maize and switch to crops that are resilient to climate change and supply key micronutrients for the population, say researchers.
Leeds moves up in sustainability rankings
The annual People & Planet University League for 2023-24 has been released, with the University of Leeds achieving a 2:1 classification.