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Professor Omar Masera awarded Cheney Fellowship by University of Leeds
Professor Omar Masera from UNAM in Mexico has received a Cheney Fellowship by the University of Leeds.
Tropical forests can handle the heat, up to a point
Tropical forests face uncertainty under climate change, but a new study suggests they can continue to store large amounts of carbon in a warmer world, if countries limit greenhouse gas emissions.
e-bikes could slash transport emissions and get Britons back to work
New research shows that electrically-assisted bikes (e-bikes) have the capability to slash carbon dioxide emissions from transport and could offer a safe and sustainable route back to work.
The storm chasers making life-saving forecasts
Weather forecasters in Africa are getting access to satellite data that will allow them to track the path and severity of developing storms – and reduce the death toll from extreme weather events.x
Revealing the impact of educational status on healthy diet
A collaborative study between researchers at Leeds and the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe reveals that educational status appears to have positive influence on a healthy diet.