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In regions already stressed by environmental pressures, climate misinformation and disinformation can exacerbate existing tensions and undermine local peacebuilding efforts. The fight against this requires an international effort.

A team of researchers gathered data from some of the biggest waves ever recorded in forested wetlands to assess how well they can act as natural shields against floods. They found that mangrove forests of about 100 m width can half the storm wave height.

Game-changing research shows how smart incentives can save water and fight climate change.

A new study, led by Professor Mike Kendall from the Department of Earth Sciences, has investigated the use of a new monitoring technique for early warning of a volcanic eruption.

A new forecasting study by Chinese researchers suggests the long-term impacts of climate change could include higher global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) levels.

The US Administration is considering shrinking or abolishing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), despite its key role in US resilience to extreme weather events and other disasters.

Watershed project in Coryell County to use predictive models to assess future floods.

A SIEPR Policy Forum examined how government, business and academia can best address the rising economic costs of wildfires.