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China recently approved the construction of the world鈥檚 largest hydropower dam, across the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet. When fully up and running, it will be the world鈥檚 largest power plant 鈥� by some distance.

For years, nature has been blamed as a blocker of economic growth. After some ministerial bluster about not letting newts and bats get in the way of growth ambitions, the UK government released more details of its plans to get Britain building …

Fast-moving underwater avalanches, known as turbidity currents, are responsible for transporting vast quantities of microplastics into the deep sea, according to new research published today.

University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles.

The UK government has published its planning and infrastructure bill, a cornerstone of its strategy for growth. The bill aims to 鈥済et Britain building again and deliver economic growth鈥� and includes the hugely ambitious target of building 1.5 …

An expert from The University of Manchester has contributed to the 鈥楻iver Rescue Kit鈥�, a groundbreaking online resource designed to empower communities to take action against the growing crisis of river pollution. 

A new research centre led by The University of Manchester has been launched which aims to promote socially just, people-centred sustainability transformations by collaborating with communities, governments and businesses to develop low-carbon living …

The University of Manchester has been awarded funding to lead a 12-month research project to improve understanding of the energy yield from offshore wind in UK waters, as capacity increases.

Innovate Finance, the independent industry body for UK FinTech, has announced the highly anticipated annual Women in Fintech Powerlist. The Powerlist recognises the positive impact women are having across the FinTech sector, shining a spotlight on …

The Amazonian BioTechQuilombo project, led by Dr. Polyanna da Concei莽茫o Bispo, Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography at The University of Manchester has secured major international funding through the Amaz么nia+10 Initiative. Supported by UK 天美影视 …

A new atmospheric monitoring station has been established at The University of Manchester鈥檚 Jodrell Bank Observatory to improve the accuracy of the UK鈥檚 greenhouse gas emissions estimates.

Peatlands are critical ecosystems for carbon storage and biodiversity, containing more carbon than all the world's forests despite covering just 3% of the global land surface 鈥� but new research has revealed that vast areas of the UK鈥檚 peatlands, …

A new study published in Nature Water has revealed that England鈥檚 major water and sewage companies are misleading the public and Government by using strategies which mirror those of the tobacco and fossil fuel industries.

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has exposed significant gaps in global research on transboundary rivers, revealing that the water needs of people in the Global South are being disproportionately …

A research team led by The University of Manchester鈥檚 Dr Jonathan Ritson has been awarded a prestigious Bezos Earth Fund Greenhouse Gas Removal Ideation Prize for their research into enhancing carbon capture and reducing methane emissions through …

天美影视ers at the Global Development Institute (GDI) have been awarded c拢1.3 million by the Ford Foundation to establish a research observatory studying the role land rights play in a just transition to a decarbonised future. 

New research has revealed how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change.

Following an 拢8m investment over five years, The University of Manchester is set to lead an innovative centre funded by the Economic and Social 天美影视 Council (ESRC) and UKRI as part of its strategic focus on building a green future. The Centre …

A study undertaken by a student at The University of Manchester has revealed a severe level of microplastic pollution within the Medina Estuary on the Isle of Wight.

The University of Manchester has won a prestigious International Green Gown Award in recognition of its ambitious decarbonisation plans.

As part of The University of Manchester's bicentenary year, the University is delighted to announce a new partnership in support of City of Trees, the community forest for Greater Manchester to create better, greener places.

If tens of thousands of miners turned up in the middle of a protected rainforest to mine for sapphires, you might expect that to cause lots of deforestation and harm local wildlife.

The University of Manchester has pioneered a new civic-engagement initiative as part of its commitment to sustainability and combatting climate change.

Scientists at The University of Manchester have effectively simulated how bubbles grow in volcanic magma thanks to a novel pressure vessel that can mimic the eruption process in a laboratory setting.

A new study has revealed that changes in the ocean floor impacts currents, giving new insight into the deep-sea pathways of nutrients and pollutants. 

Scientists from The University of Manchester, The University of Aberdeen and Newcastle University have found that the restoration of upland peatlands is a highly effective strategy for reducing downstream flooding. 

Over the next three years, a group of European researchers including The University of Manchester's Dr Robert Bellamy will examine the governance principles and guidelines for responsible Solar Radiation Modification research. This contentious set …

Scientists have shed light on a new, transformative approach that could help resolve a dispute over the Nile river鈥檚 water resources.

Reduced snow cover and shifting vegetation patterns in the Alps, both driven by climate change, are having major combined impacts on biodiversity and functioning of ecosystems in the high mountains, according to new research published today.

The University of Manchester has hosted Afzal Khan MP on a visit to the Firs Environmental 天美影视 Station which recently completed a 拢2 million redevelopment.