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High levels of pharmaceuticals in the Humber estuary

Published
1 May 2019
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Science
Environment

Analysis of water samples from the UK’s Humber estuary revealed high levels of pharmaceuticals, with ibuprofen found at some of the highest concentrations ever reported across the globe.

Operating theatre staff in scrubs

Outdoor and protective clothing 'should be greener'

Published
30 January 2019
Categories
Environment
Science

Rain-repelling fluorochemicals used in waterproof clothing can and should be phased out as unnecessary and environmentally harmful, textile researchers argue.

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New insight into our climate future

Published
18 September 2017
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Environment

Limiting the increase in global average temperatures to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels is still geophysically possible, but requires more ambitious emission reductions, say scientists.

Bacteria- airborne microbes

Millions of microbes are on the move

Published
15 September 2017
Categories
News

The mass movement of humans and animals is significantly affecting the distribution of essential microorganisms, scientists warn.

•	Surface meltwater ponding on dark ice (Credit C F Dow)

Greenland ice flow likely to speed up

Published
16 August 2017
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Global
Science
Environment

New seismic surveys are challenging the view that recent slowdowns in Greenland’s ice flow will continue in the long term.

Weather

Research strengths secure global challenge funding

Published
20 July 2017
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Global
University
University

Two significant research projects have been awarded £16million to build resilience in African businesses and communities as part of the University’s commitment to tackling the world's greatest issues.

Coral

Global warming endangering Great Barrier Reef

Published
15 March 2017
Categories
Environment

Urgent action to reduce sea temperatures is needed, as 2015-2016 saw record highs that triggered significant coral bleaching across the tropics and the Australian Great Barrier Reef.