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A body of water with a fountain in the middle, and neat buildings surrounding it, in Stavanger, Norway

Pioneering urban models to create resilient cities

Researchers at the University of Leeds use computer models to understand the complicated reality of urban life – cities, transport, and social behaviour – to co-design sustainable futures.

A street in Ghana with cars driving through it and dark storm clouds above.

Enhancing weather warnings in Ghana

The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists.

Two Masters students chatting outside the Institute for Transport Studies.

Transport in a climate crisis

In March, the Institute for Transport Studies hosted a full-day event for students and staff working in and studying transport to explore the sector's impact on the climate.

Storm clouds gather in Mali. Picture by Francoise Guichard.

Soil conditions significantly increase rainfall in megastorm hotspots

Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the size and intensity of so-called megastorms which cause flooding and mudslides in hotspots across the globe.

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How zero-emission flights could redefine travel

Zero-emission flights could transform travel, but their true environmental impact depends on the industry’s transparency and traveller choices, say researchers.