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We are a major international powerhouse for environmental research that has wide-ranging and positive impacts on the world that we live in. Our research is carried out within five institutes which represent our core research areas, but much of our work is cross-cutting, tackling complex global challenges.
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Climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests
Up to two-thirds of the world’s temperate rainforests could fall victim to…
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From the periphery to a focal point: 20 years of innovation at the Sustainability Research Institute
As the Sustainability Research Institute turns 20, members reflect on its…
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Humans have already caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates
Humans may have already caused 1.5 °C of global warming when measured from a…
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Championing sustainable transformations in the north of England
The new Joined Up Sustainability Transformations (JUST) centre will…
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Global weather research recognised by Queen's award
A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.