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Huge pool of Arctic fresh water could cool Europe
23 Jan 2012
British scientists have discovered an enormous dome of fresh water in the western Arctic Ocean, which could cool Europe if the wind changes direction. Huge pool of Arctic fresh water could cool Europe
Demand management measures
20 Jan 2012
NERC introduces demand management measures for Responsive Mode funding schemes. Demand management measures
NERC Impact Report 2011 published
5 Jan 2012
This report showcases the excellent research that NERC funds and the important role NERC plays in developing a healthy society and economic growth for the UK. NERC Impact Report 2011 published
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Planet Earth Winter 2011
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