Reptile release
Homeless lizards get a new lease of life on Silwood Park Campus
Common lizards and slow worms are being relocated from a nearby building site to Imperial's Silwood Park Campus.
Stories tagged with 'Environment'
Open-air science
Nature lovers can get involved with citizen science across the UK thanks to OPAL
People of all ages can now contribute to scientific research on their local environment through the Open Air Laboratories programme (OPAL).
Dead wood
Partially logged rainforests could be emitting more carbon than assumed
Global carbon emissions from forests could have been underestimated because calculations have not fully accounted for the dead wood from logging.
Pollinator problems
Imperial bee expert gives his take on latest research on harm from insecticides
As new research provides more evidence that insecticides can harm bees, Hayley Dunning has been talking bees with Imperial expert Dr Richard Gill.
Earth Day announcement
Earth League scientists call for bold action to ensure successful climate deal
A group of international scientists have released a statement urging decision makers to take the necessary actions to avoid dangerous climate change.
Drifting off
Retracing footsteps of ocean plankton improves past climate reconstructions
Insights into the travelling habits of tiny oceanic creatures are paving the way for a better understanding of past climate.
Tackling global problems
Scientists need to be smart about environmental targets
Creating environmental targets that countries will stick to requires that scientists actively engage with those who use their research.
biodiversity threat
Madagascan frogs at risk from killer fungus
A deadly fungus that has ravaged frog populations across the globe has been detected in Madagascar, prompting fears for hundreds of native species.
Under threat
European salamanders and newts vulnerable to fungal disease from Asia
A skin-eating fungal disease brought to Europe by humans now poses a major threat to native salamanders and newts, scientists have warned.
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Citizen science
Mountain communities working with Imperial scientists to monitor water resources
A citizen science project in poor mountain regions is helping communities take control of their environmental resources.
