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University of York researcher explores how climate change and flooding is affecting earthworms

Earthworms are considered vital creatures that help keep soil healthy by eating and recycling organic matter, but they face an uncertain future due to climate change.

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The power of pollination: University of York researcher brings the world of bees to life

A University of York researcher is helping to bring the world of bees to life in a landmark show at the World Museum in Liverpool.

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New podcast series discusses diets and eating sustainably

University of York Professor, Sarah Bridle, has launched a new podcast which aims to support people who want to reduce the environmental impact of food.

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York picks up International Collaboration of the Year at prestigious THE awards

The University of York has won International Collaboration of the Year at the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2022.

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National Student Survey 2022

We’re delighted to have some of the happiest environmental science and geography students in the UK.

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Scientists challenge claim British rivers are “cleanest since Industrial Revolution”

Water quality is still ‘unacceptably poor’ in many British rivers, research involving academics at York has shown.

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Experts highlight fifteen urgent issues facing ocean biodiversity over next decade

Overfishing of deeper-water species and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are among fifteen issues that experts say should be urgently addressed.

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Brexit “fails to deliver Government promises on fishing industry”, new study reveals

Benefits to UK fisheries from Brexit “fall far short of government rhetoric”, a new study has revealed.

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