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Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help address climate change

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Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland which could take in and store one million tonnes of CO2 annually, according to a new study. A team of researchers led by the University of Leeds modelled the potential impact that wolves could have in four areas classified as Scottish...

Colleagues present climate research in parliament

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A team from the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) shared research findings about regional climate action with parliamentarians as part of Sense About Science’s Evidence Week. Kate Lock, Andrew Wood, Muriel Bonjean Stanton and Amelia Duncan spoke with 12 MPs, two peers, two Whitehall staff members and two media professionals at the Houses of Parliament in January....

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

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Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research. A team led by scientists from the University of Leeds analysed soil samples from nine farms across five locations in Yorkshire, Cumbria and West Sussex, to find out how...

True scope of Nord Stream pipeline leak revealed

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A major leak of a greenhouse gas from the Nord Stream pipeline was far more significant than first realised, according to new research involving scientists from the University of Leeds. An international team of 67 researchers, including four from Leeds’ School of Earth and Environment, has now revealed the true scope of the leak in 2022...

Animated film explores sustainable futures

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The award-winning documentary short by David Bunting and James McKay explores whether everyone can live well without harming the environment. It reveals how hope and creativity can inspire change. No One is an Island is currently screening in film festivals worldwide. It was awarded the Gabriel Figueroa Special Award at the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in...