Research and innovation

Permafrost could release cancer-causing gas

For World Cancer Day we're highlighting the work the Faculty is doing to fight cancer - a discovery linking thawing permafrost to Radon gas release

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A photograph of an Airbus A380 arrives for cold weather testing at Iqaluit, Nanuvut, Canada.
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Leeds at COP27

Research and innovation from the University will contribute to important discussions at COP27

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Mosquito
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Halving emissions by 2030 can keep 1.5°C within reach

Without significant increases in the speed and ambition of climate action, limiting global warming to 1.5°C will be beyond reach

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Engineers installing solar panels
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Climate solutions

Research-led solutions are helping humanity to adapt to a rapidly changing climate

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Chilean forest
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Research degrees

Visit phd.leeds.ac.uk to search project ideas, funding, research areas and potential PhD supervisors.

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