Global South cities lack cooling green spaces
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows....
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International Criminal Court should adopt “joint criminal enterprise” as a mode of criminal liability in the ICC Statute to punish masterminds of mass atrocities, experts say
The International Criminal Court must reform to better bring the masterminds of mass atrocities to justice, experts have said. International...
Community-led deer management could bring ‘cascade’ of benefits
Community involvement in managing deer populations could deliver a cascade of benefits for biodiversity, climate change, food sustainability and rural...
Mark 200 years of Cornish and Mexican links with special events across the Duchy
The legacy of the first Cornish communities to emigrate to Latin America will be celebrated across special events to mark...
‘Overshoot myth’ risks catastrophic global warming
The idea that we can “overshoot” global warming targets then fix the problem with technology is a dangerous myth, scientists...
South West’s keenest mathematicians celebrate top A-level results
The South West’s keenest mathematicians are celebrating securing top A-level results and places at the country’s most prestigious universities. A...
Gherman celebrates academic success after fleeing Ukraine
A talented Ukrainian teenager is celebrating academic success after fleeing war-torn Dnipro and having to leave behind his family following...
Forest restoration can boost people, nature and climate simultaneously
Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests. Restoring forests is often...
Mature forests vital in fight against climate change
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from...