Find out more about the ways in which social science researchers at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
are exploring Environment through the content below.
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- Why and how pollution is being tracked from upland fires.
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- Find out how ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ researchers are working to understand and mitigate the problems caused by heatwaves in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and similar areas.
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- Find out how ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ researchers are working to understand and mitigate the problems caused by heatwaves in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ and similar areas.
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- Drawing upon insights from her work as a research fellow in plant and crop science at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Dr Alison Tidy explains the critical role of trees for our ecosystem. Alison explores how trees contribute to food production and the pressing need for reforestation in the UK.
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- Dr. Benjamin Newsome-Chandler, Assistant Professor in the School of Geography at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, highlights the latest research on glaciers and climate to explore the significance of the very first World Day for Glaciers.
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- Pearl Agyakwa, a specialist in material degradation, talks about how their work links to the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s Zero Carbon Cluster programme, outreach work with the community and schools, as well as the social impact of engineering.
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- Andrea Sartorius is a Research Fellow at the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ looking at the impacts of trace metal pollution on ecosystems. Grab yourself a brew and have a listen as Andrea and Ben chat about her research, what those impacts are, and what can be done about it.
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- In this article Dr Charles Ogunbode, Assistant Professor in the School of Psychology at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, explains the impacts of the 2022 heatwave on ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ communities and recommends effective coping strategies for similar future scenarios.
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- The climate crisis is deepening but here's how we can still make a real difference. As a university, we're committed to reducing our carbon emissions and showing leadership, writes Andy Nolan.
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- China is facing huge challenges to balance economic growth and biodiversity protection. This is particularly true in its remote and mountainous margins and poverty-stricken rural areas, mainly located in western China. In this article, our researchers examine a recent incident that provides some hope for improvement.