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Celebrating satellites’ contribution to polar science
Seven areas of fast-flowing ice on the Antarctic Peninsula have been formally named after Earth observation satellites, following a request by a University of Leeds scientist.
Nearly a quarter of West Antarctic ice is now unstable
In only 25 years, ocean melting has caused ice thinning to spread across West Antarctica so rapidly that a quarter of its glacier ice is now affected, according to a new study.
Future leaders to deliver global impact
Two Faculty of Environment researchers have received a prestigious fellowship aimed at tackling global challenges.
Leeds researchers working to mitigate repeat of Idai devastation
The University of Leeds is leading a major international collaboration to improve weather forecasting across Africa.
Dramatic rainfall changes for agriculture can be avoided through climate action
A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.