NERC - Planet Earth

The science we support is amazing. Our researchers study every aspect of our planet, and how humans are changing it - from the poles to the tropical rainforests, and from the depths of the ocean to the edge of space. Planet Earth brings you the latest stories, pictures and videos about their work.

Working with China to find a solution to pollution

Scientists are delving underground to study the agricultural impacts to soil and water, and are one step closer to finding a solution to land degradation and pollution.

7 February 2019

Plastics are being glued together in the ocean

Glue-like substances secreted by bacteria are sticking tiny particles of plastic together in the ocean to form larger masses.

5 Feb 2019

Loch Ness trees to help Scotland's carbon store

Thousands of trees planted near Loch Ness could help grow a new income stream for Scotland's forestry industry while removing thousands of tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere.

15 Jan 2019

Climate change spells disaster for small businesses in southern Africa

Missing ocean monitoring instrument found after five years at sea

Trees can help mitigate ammonia emissions from farming

Saving the forest on a shoestring

The Goldilocks effect: Weighing the world's forests

Smoother and safer flying

Uncovering energy hidden in the cracks

Protecting biodiversity in palm oil

The plastics journey: Where are we now?

From "trivial issue" to primetime TV: A researcher's journey through plastic

I'm a bat biologist

Better cocoa crops for better livelihoods

Flood research by numbers

How can we work with nature to reduce flood risk?

It is a tale of survival for plants and insects

Clear biodiversity commitments made by nearly one third of the world's biggest companies