Simon Lewis
Simon Lewis is a prominent researcher and professor at the University of Leeds, UK, known for his work on tropical peatlands and their role in carbon storage. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of peat bogs, particularly in Africa, highlighting their importance in mitigating climate change. Lewis gained attention at the inaugural scientific conference on African peatlands, where he emphasized the urgent need for research in this underexplored area.
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Simon Lewis is principal of Carlow Educate Together primary school and is writing in a personal capacity.
I’m a school principal. We need to talk about what First Holy Communion has become – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-28
Simon Lewis is a school principal who provides a thoughtful perspective on the renaming of Herzog Park.
Kieran Cuddihy takes on the big debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Simon Lewis is principal of Carlow Educate Together primary school.
Are school holidays too long? A mother of two and school principal debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12
Prof Simon Lewis from University College London led the team that first mapped the central Congo peatlands.
Gorilla habitats and pristine forest at risk as DRC opens half of country to oil and gas drilling bids | Oil
United Kingdom· 2025-07-29
Simon Lewis, a former Buckingham Palace communications chief, noted Kate's central role in team Windsor.
Kate Middleton emerges as most popular royal with disciplined approach to duty
United States· 2025-06-02
Simon Lewis stated that King Charles III's openness about his cancer diagnosis aligns with his style as a monarch.
Lupta regelui Charles cu cancerul. Monarhul britanic a primit diagnosticul la mai puțin de un an de la încoronare
Romania· 2025-05-18
Simon Lewis, Uamaki-Mu's barrister, told the court it was the first time the new charges had been presented to him.
My Kitchen Rules entrants charged with historical offences lose anonymity
Australia· 2025-04-30
Simon Lewis is a professor who questioned the delay in addressing the importance of African peatlands.
Les tourbières en Afrique, gigantesques puits de carbone encore largement méconnus
France· 2025-02-25