How have plants adapted over centuries or millennia to survive and recover from human interference? David Moreno-Mateos and his team are analysing tree species in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest to find out, and to help inform and improve future restoration practice.
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Why ‘de-extinct’ dire wolves are a Trojan horse to hide humanity’s destruction of nature
In a thought-provoking feature for The Conversation, Dr Rich Grenyer, Associate Professor in Biodiversity and Biogeography, examines the ethical and ecological concerns surrounding de-extinction, arguing that the allure of reviving species like dire wolves risks diverting attention from the ongoing human-driven destruction of the natural world.
Avoidable deaths have increased: the damning data political parties aren’t discussing
One question that British voters may have asked themselves during the 2024 election campaign is whether they are any better off now than they were in 2010 when the Conservative-led coalition came to power. A recent poll reveals that most Britons (73%) think they are not. In The Conversation, Lucinda Hiam and Danny Dorling in the School of Geography and the Environment, delve deeper into avoidable deaths in the UK.
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Master's Dissertation by Lubasi Limweta Recognised by Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema
MSc student in Water Science, Policy, and Management, Lubasi Limweta, from the University of Oxford, received high recognition from the President of Zambia, H.E. Hakainde Hichilema, during the "Zambia at 60 Conference - Standing up for Zambia" event held at the Saïd Business School on 21st June 2024."
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Oxford's School of Geography and the Environment Secures Top Spot in QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
The University of Oxford's School of Geography and the Environment has again secured the No. 1 position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. This prestigious ranking underscores the School's commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and impactful global contributions.
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Renationalising water could fix sewage crisis – but no major party will do it
Privatised water companies discharged raw sewage into rivers and the sea around England and Wales for 3.6 million hours in 2023 – double the previous year’s total. For a sense of how bad the problem is today, check this map of the south-east of the UK which shows how much sewage water companies are dumping right now and for how long.
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In memoriam: Paulo de Souza
The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) is very saddened to hear the news that Paulo de Souza passed away on 17 June. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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The next Government must act quickly on the social determinants of health
Whoever is in power on 5th July will have to act quickly to reverse the health crisis facing the country. It is surprising to see this missing from the political discourse given what we know. In key summary measures of population health, such as life expectancy and infant mortality (that measures the deaths of babies before their first birthday), the UK is faring extremely poorly.
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Expert Comment: Confronting ‘mobesity’ is vital for the global electrification of transport
The proliferation of large electric vehicles risks undermining the environmental and economic benefits of the green transport transition, argues Christian Brand, Professor of Transport, Energy and Climate Change at the Transport Studies Unit in the School of Geography and the Environment.
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Alumna Heather Needham (MSc BCM 2022) Wins King's College London Emerging Leader Award
Alumna Heather Needham (MSc BCM 2022), Biodiversity Manager at the University of Oxford and a 2022 graduate of the BCM Masters course, has been awarded the prestigious King’s College London Emerging Leader Award.
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Grace de Souza Wins 2nd Place in Climate Change Research Group's Dissertation Award
Grace de Souza's dissertation 'Convective-Permitting Model Projects Greater Reduction in Updraft Cores Over the Congo Basin' has been awarded 2nd place in Climate Change Research Group's 2023 Dissertation Prize.
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New report states 7–9 billion tonnes of CO2 must be sustainably removed per year to hit climate targets
The 2024 State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report co-led by researchers at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment in the School of Geography and the Environment, finds that around 7–9 billion tonnes of CO2 per year will need to be removed by mid-century from the atmosphere if the world is to meet the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target. The authors stress that reducing emissions is the primary way to achieve net-zero, but Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) has a critical role to play.
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