Environmental Sciences Archives - Engagement and Impact

Building the case for natural farming in India

An innovative interdisciplinary approach combining soil and social sciences has revealed new understanding about the effectiveness of Zero Budget Natural Farming. By providing a holistic approach to support the case...Read More >

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 >

Reducing risk of glacial floods in Central Asia

By repurposing a technical geo-surveying technique as a practical management tool, a team of Reading researchers are helping to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change in Central Asia....Read More >

Tackling air pollution through citizen science

Researchers at Reading are helping communities to breathe healthier air by equipping schools and families with tools and skills to identify and tackle air pollution. More than three million children...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 >