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Widespread drying of European peatlands in recent centuries
Researchers led by the University of Leeds examined 31 peatlands across Britain, Ireland, Scandinavia and continental Europe to assess changes in peatland surface wetness during the last 2,000 years.
Celebrating 100 years of Geography at Leeds
100 years ago today, Geography became an independent subject at the University of Leeds.
Dr Sarah Batterman wins prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize for climate focused research
She was awarded for her research into tropical forests and their ability to sequester carbon emissions.
Athena SWAN Silver award success
The Schools of Earth and Environment, Geography and the Institute for Transport Studies have been awarded Athena SWAN Silver award.
‘Unprecedented’ rise in infant mortality in England linked to poverty
A new study links a recent rise in infant mortality in England to poverty.