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People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions - Storify

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People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions - Storify

What next for the UK environment post-Brexit?

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How do ecologists access and use scientific information? Presenting the survey results...

This infographic shows the results of a survey asking how ecologists access and use scientific information.

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Future of the natural environment after the EU referendum

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Future of the natural environment after the EU referendum

Contribute to our response to the Environmental Audit Committee's new inquiry.

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“We cannot afford a two year pause in our pursuit of excellence” – Brexit and Science Inquiry responses

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“We cannot afford a two year pause in our pursuit of excellence” – Brexit and Science Inquiry responses

A round up of responses to the Brexit and Science Inquiry.

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Jo Johnson gives evidence to Brexit and Science Inquiry

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Jo Johnson gives evidence to Brexit and Science Inquiry

Jo Johnson addresses concerns about Brexit and science.

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Discussions from the People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions event

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Discussions from the People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions event

Write up of the discussion held at the People, Politics and the Planet: Any Questions event

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Peatland Restoration and Ecosystem Services

A new Ecological Reviews edited by Aletta Bonn, Tim Allot, Martin Evans, Hans Joosten & Rob Stoneman.

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Worms at the Festival of Nature

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Worms at the Festival of Nature

Victoria Burton takes Earthworm Watch to the Festival of Nature 2016.

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Press Release: Hidden salmon diversity sustains First Nations fisheries

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Press Release: Hidden salmon diversity sustains First Nations fisheries

New research in Journal of Applied Ecology shows that salmon biodiversity supports food security of indigenous fisheries.

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Press Release: Be wary of knotweed advice on the web, researchers warn

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Press Release: Be wary of knotweed advice on the web, researchers warn

A new article in Journal of Applied Ecology studies the advice about Japanese knotweed available on the internet for gardeners.

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Science and Technology Committee inquiry: what does leaving the EU mean for UK science?

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Science and Technology Committee inquiry: what does leaving the EU mean for UK science?

Contribute your views on the the implications and opportunities of leaving the European Union for UK science

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Science After the Referendum: What next? Reporting from Parliamentary Links Day

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Science After the Referendum: What next? Reporting from Parliamentary Links Day

Attendees gathered at the annual Links day to discuss ‘Science After the Referendum: What next?’

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British Ecological Society response to the UK’s EU referendum result

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British Ecological Society response to the UK’s EU referendum result

We are an inclusive, international society, and remain committed to fostering collaborations and representing all members.

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Press Release: How countries deal with bears in Europe

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Press Release: How countries deal with bears in Europe

A new study in Journal of Applied Ecology looks at the factors affecting claims for brown bear damage in Europe.

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The EU Referendum: what will it mean for the environment?

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The EU Referendum: what will it mean for the environment?

This week, the UK makes a once in a generation political decision.

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