United Kingdom

The mental health benefits of purposeful activities in public green spaces in urban and semi-urban neighbourhoods: a mixed-methods pilot and proof of concept study

Journal article / This pilot study shows that undertaking purposeful activity in public green space has the potential to promote health and prevent mental ill health.

Assessing soil compaction and micro-topography impacts of alternative heather cutting as compared to burning as part of grouse moor management on blanket bog

Journal article / This study compared grouse moor management impacts on peatlands in the North of England.

Carbon footprint of housing in Leeds City Region: A best practice scenario analysis

SEI working paper

Monitoring airborne dust in a high density coal-fired power station region in North Yorkshire

Journal article / This study examines dust deposition in villages close to a number of coal-fired power stations in North Yorkshire.

Development of physical accounts for the UK and evaluating policy scenarios

Other publication

A material flow analysis and Ecological Footprint of York

SEI report

Exploring the consumption and related environmental impacts of socioeconomic groups within the UK

SEI report

Bog breathing: the extent of peat shrinkage and expansion on blanket bogs in relation to water table, heather management and dominant vegetation and its implications for carbon stock assessments

Journal article / This study assessed the magnitude of and potential for bog-breathing to influence carbon stock calculations under field and laboratory conditions.

Value farmers if you want to save bees

Media coverage / Innovative farming practices can help preserve biodiversity.