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Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality
Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.
Exciting collaboration with Bradford 2025 sustainability partner
The innovative partnership will explore the tracking and reporting of carbon emissions linked to the year-long festival.
‘Climbing the Rainforest’ talk inspires at the Royal Institution
Dr Robin Hayward presented a fascinating talk about forest research, climbing ropes to the top of the theatre to show the audience what it takes to study canopies.
University of Leeds ranks first in the UK for Food Science and Technology
The Shanghai Ranking’s 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) has placed the University of Leeds first in the UK for Food Science and Technology.
Rainfall triggers extreme humid heat in tropics and subtropics
Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.