Environmental Sciences Archives - Engagement and Impact

Research Output Prize 2023 – Sarah Duddigan

Effects of application of horticultural soil amendments on decomposition, quantity, stabilisation and quality of soil carbon Soil fertility is integral in helping plants grow. However, there are big differences in...Read More >

Improving flood prediction to provide humanitarian support before a disaster

Researchers from the University of Reading have played a major role in improving flood forecasting, so that humanitarian aid can be delivered before the flood, before the disaster strikes. Flood…Read More >

Undergraduate research benefits local environment

Loddon Catchment Consultancy forges links between undergraduate students, staff and local organisations to address real-world research questions that bring benefits to the local environment and its residents alike. When students...Read More >

Real-time flood forecasts save lives

Predicting natural events such as storms and earthquakes is a challenge, but advance notice can help save lives. During Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in 2019, Dr Emerton and Dr Ficchi’s...Read More >

Water quality

The accumulation of nutrients exported into water from land and atmospheric sources generates a variety of adverse impacts, leading to the loss of biodiversity and ecosystem services and compromising water...Read More >