Pages tagged with: environmental-science
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![<p>Pasture and native woodland sit side by side at Colly Brook on Dartmoor (Credit Paul Lunt, University of Plymouth)<br></p>]()
New woodlands can help reduce flooding risk within 15 years
A new study by the University of Plymouth has shown that within just 15 years of being planted, native broadleaf trees can have a marked impact on soil’s response during extreme weather events
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Jack Hale – BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
University of Plymouth: Jack Hale: BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
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</p><p>From left: Dr Richard
Sandford (Lecturer in Environmental Science – University of Plymouth), Professor Sean
Comber (Associate Professor in Environmental Science - University of Plymouth)
and Dr Bruce Stockley (Head of Fisheries and River Management at the
Westcountry Rivers Trust)</p><p></p>]()
pH balancing trial could create healthier river for Dartmoor fish
The University of Plymouth is working with the Westcountry Rivers Trust to trial a new approach to balancing the pH of the upper river Dart.
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Drinking glasses can contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium
Enamelled drinking glasses and popular merchandise can contain more than 1000 times the limit level of lead and up to 100 times the limit level of cadmium, a study by the University of Plymouth has shown
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Environment Question Time 2017 panellists
Learn more about the Environment Question Time 2017 panellists
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Environment Question Time
Find out about Plymouth University's Environment Question Time - Tackling the key environmental issues facing the globe today, our panellists respond to searching questions set by the public and students and staff of BSc (Hons) Environmental Science.
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Explorer-in-residence puts science students to the test
Plymouth University news: A new module for environmental science students puts their communication and leadership skills to the test on Dartmoor
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7 questions with Ben Ellett
7 questions with Ben Ellett. Get to know our BSc (Hons) Environmental Science student who wants to educate others to protect our planet.
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Many second hand plastic toys could pose a risk to children’s health, study suggests
Scientists at the University of Plymouth discover hazardous elements including antimony, barium, bromine, cadmium, chromium and lead in second hand plastic toys, with migratable cadmium exceeding limits set by the European Council’s Toy Safety Directive
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Nurdle – 'Making marine plastic extinct'
University of Plymouth: Alumni set up a company to tackle the environmental issue of marine plastics washing up on South West shores
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Dion Mellows – BSc (Hons) In Environmental Science
University of Plymouth - Dion Mellows alumni case study
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Florence Mak - BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
University of Plymouth: Florence Mak alumni case study.
