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NERC Impact Awards 2018: Sustainable palm oil
NERC Impact Awards 2018: Microbeads
NERC celebrates impacts of UK scientists in awards shortlist
Giant 'Earth' artwork shines a light on our environment
Call for new green innovations to tackle climate change
NERC research on 1.5°C global warming informs IPCC report
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NERC Impact Awards 2018: Informing new 'no deforestation' standard for sustainable palm oil
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Protecting biodiversity in palm oil
The plastics journey: Where are we now?For the latest stories about the science we support, visit Planet Earth
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Announcement of Opportunity: UK Climate Resilience champion
2018
22 Oct 2018
UK Research & Innovation and the Met Office are inviting applications for the role of UK Climate Resilience champion.
Announcement of Opportunity: UK Climate Resilience
2018
22 Oct 2018
UK Research & Innovation are inviting proposals to the first call of the Strategic Priorities Fund UK Climate Resilience programme.
Announcement of Opportunity: Constructing a Digital Environment champion
2018
19 Oct 2018
NERC is inviting applications for a digital environment champion who will oversee and coordinate a new Strategic Priorities Fund programme, Constructing a Digital Environment.
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