Reducing pollution from aerosol particles would improve air quality. It could also increase the amount of sunlight accessible to plants—enhancing their ability to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigate climate change.
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UK scientists have produced a comprehensive review of the latest research into drought including its impacts on people and the environment.
Promising Salt for Heat Storage
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Research Challenges Beliefs on Honeybee Insulation
Honeybees do not naturally insulate their colonies against the cold, according to new research by the University of Leeds.
Coastlines: Unsung Heroes in Hawaiʻi’s Rainfall Creation
Tiny aerosols, like sea salt, dust and ash, might be minuscule, but they play a giant role in shaping weather and climate.
Satellite Technology to Help Boost Food Security in East Africa
New and novel techniques in satellite analysis will be used by scientists at the University of Leeds to help farmers in Kenya respond to global warming and environmental degradation.
