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Money will be split between seven projects, such as wildfires and waste in coastal areas
The Natural Environment Research Council has said it is awarding £15 million to research into major environmental topics, in the fifth round of Highlight Topic awards.
The money will be split between seven research projects spanning a variety of topics, such as the impact of waste in coastal zones, the research council announced on 29 January.