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Louder Than Words: Saving The Seas

Louder Than Words: Saving The Seas

Professor Jules Pretty investigates the the double crisis facing our seas - the climate crisis and the threat to biodiversity. He speaks to Dr Michelle Taylor and Dr Natalie Hicks 0the School of Life Sciences at Essex and Simon Walmsley from WWF-UK who also studied at Essex. He also chats to writer and BBC presenter Tom Heap about his new book 39 Ways to Save the Planet.

Professor Jules Pretty

09 December 2021

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Inequality in Science

The School of Life Sciences hosted an open conversation on inequality in science and what Universities can do to improve diversity and inclusion in our field.

Liz Lee Reynolds

13 July 2021

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The Climate and Ecological Emergency Q and A with Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck on air pollution

The Climate and Ecological Emergency Q and A with Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck on air pollution

What causes air pollution? Is it linked to climate change? And is our focus on outdoor air quality, and activities like the school run, correct? Emeritus Professor Ian Colbeck answers the key questions.

Stephen Matthews

11 May 2021

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How academic research plays a role in the work of Greenpeace

How academic research plays a role in the work of Greenpeace

Research science is a backbone to Greenpeace's work, providing a basis for their campaigns and highlighting areas that need attention.

Liz Lee Reynolds

29 March 2021

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COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

COVID-19: it’s freezing outside, but you still need to open your windows

Republished from The Conversation, Professor Ian Colbeck, of the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, explains why ventilating indoor spaces could help us save lives.

Professor Ian Colbeck

11 February 2021

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Carbon dioxide feeds plants, but are earth’s plants getting full?

Carbon dioxide feeds plants, but are earth’s plants getting full?

When it comes to removing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, we may have been overestimating the ability of plants

Dr Amanda Cavanagh, Dr Caitlin Moore

11 December 2020

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Explore sustainability research at the University of Essex

Explore sustainability research at the University of Essex

Dr Natalie Hicks is a lecturer within the School of Life Sciences. Her research looks at climate change and how elevated CO2 levels affect the chemistry of our oceans, and how the seabed is important in storing carbon.

Sustainability Team

02 November 2020

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Can pollution face masks really protect us from exposure to toxic particles?

Can pollution face masks really protect us from exposure to toxic particles?

Commercially available respirator masks are becoming a popular choice for cyclists and pedestrians wanting to reduce pollution exposure.

Professor Ian Colbeck

26 February 2020

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Ageing: how our ‘epigenetic clocks’ slow down as we get older

Ageing: how our ‘epigenetic clocks’ slow down as we get older

Research suggests that scientists' understanding of biological age may not be as robust as we thought.

Professor Leonard Schalkwyk, Professor Jonathan Mill

16 January 2020

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Conservation is all about the people

Conservation is all about the people

Working together to protect the native oyster

Dr Thomas Cameron

10 October 2019

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