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NERC funds world-class science in universities and our own research centres that increases knowledge and understanding of the natural world. We are tackling the 21st century's major environmental issues such as climate change, biodiversity and natural hazards. We lead in providing independent research and training in the environmental sciences. NERC's mission

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Mountain marmots made bigger by climate change, says new study

22 Jul 2010
Research spanning more than 30 years shows that longer summers in the Colorado mountains are leading to fatter, healthier, marmot populations. Mountain marmots made bigger by climate change, says new study

Africa's national parks hit by mammal declines

13 Jul 2010
The Masai Mara and the Serengeti have seen populations of large mammals decline by as much as 59 per cent, according to a new study published this week. Africa's national parks hit by mammal declines

NERC strategy refresh

6 Jul 2010
NERC has updated its dynamic strategy 'Next Generation Science for Planet Earth' as a result of the first strategy refresh cycle. NERC strategy refresh