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NERC COVID-19 Ideas Series webinar

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A ground-breaking event series to explore environmental solutions in a post COVID-19 world will conclude with a special webinar later this month to discuss its outcomes.

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Innovative digital projects that will tackle environmental challenges receive funding

Flooded river

NERC has awarded individual grants of up to £1.2 million to seven research projects that will use cutting-edge digital technology to advance environmental outcomes.

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Investigation into ecological impact of Chernobyl wildfires

Chernobyl wildfires

A new project led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will investigate the impact of this year’s wildfires in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone on wildlife.

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New research will improve early warning of devastating megastorms

Crashing sea

Ground-breaking scientific research will make it easier to predict the path of some of the world’s most powerful storms, enabling communities to better protect themselves from severe flooding.

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Webinar: Changing the Environment

Green leaves

We are inviting individuals to attend a Town Hall meeting via webinar for the NERC Changing the Environment Programme.

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National Oceanography Centre launches New Online Course

Ocean Science In Action poster

A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the National Oceanography Centre starts 5 October and is now open for registration.

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