Find out more about the ways in which social science researchers at Nottingham
are exploring Environment through the content below.
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- Find out how University of Nottingham researchers are working to understand and mitigate the problems caused by heatwaves in Nottingham and similar areas.
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- Find out how University of Nottingham researchers are working to understand and mitigate the problems caused by heatwaves in Nottingham and similar areas.
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- Drawing upon insights from her work as a research fellow in plant and crop science at the University of Nottingham, 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 University of Nottingham, 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 University of Nottingham'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 University of Nottingham 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 University of Nottingham, explains the impacts of the 2022 heatwave on Nottingham 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.
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- Dr James Heydon explains why we need to urgently rethink our use of wood burning stoves in the UK, for both the environment and our own health.