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In a global fight against climate change, nature is often treated as a silent victim or a passive backdrop to human needs. Although climate activists demand justice for the planet, our current legal system might not be fit to meet those demands. As the ecological crisis deepens, a once-fringe question and idea is slowly entering our minds: can nature itself have rights?
A new study has shown that the “iron grip” of the UK Treasury on public spending is a myth.
A new two-year research and community initiative is aiming to restore the legacy of the 17th-century philosopher and scientist Margaret Cavendish to Bolsover Castle - one of her former residences.
As melting glaciers and shifting climates push mountain ecosystems to the brink, an international team of researchers has outlined a radical new approach aimed at strengthening the resilience, inclusivity, and sustainability of mountains and the societies that depend on them.
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Join us at the University of York for a special evening as we watch a partial solar eclipse, when the Moon will cover about 92% of the Sun’s diameter.
Join a guided tour at Heslington Hall Art Gallery celebrating the life and artwork of renowned York painter and printmaker John Langton.
Join a guided tour at Heslington Hall Art Gallery celebrating the life and artwork of renowned York painter and printmaker John Langton.
Experts discuss the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)