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Cleaning up rivers to fight climate change

1 March 2016

Reducing river pollution offers “real benefit” against climate change

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Mining gold from sewage

18 November 2015

University study uncovers a goldmine in Britain’s sewer systems

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Research reveals trees help protect river habitats

23 October 2015

Scientists call on policymakers to plant more to protect their habitats from climate change

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Vice-Chancellor sets sights on five major world issues

29 September 2015

University launches five new flagship research institutes

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Fresh thinking needed for managing our coasts

4 September 2015

Adapting to climate change requires new coastal management approach, researchers suggest.

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Climate change priority after flooding

2 September 2015

Experience of flooding more likely to make climate change a top issue.

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Building with nature to make our cities greener

19 August 2015

‘Green infrastructure’ project aims to make urban areas more sustainable

Clean rivers - Professor Steve Ormerod

Britain’s urban rivers cleanest in 20 years

2 June 2014

Largest ever study on climate change effects on rivers.

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Thyroid disruption in river birds

29 April 2014

Urban river pollutants suppress wild bird development.