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University expert warns selling off DR Congo rainforest for oil drilling could be disastrous
Dr Simon Lewis is calling for an international intervention to stop an immense area of rainforest from being auctioned off by the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Faculty of Environment delivers world-leading research
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 results are a wonderful recognition of the high-quality research across the Faculty of Environment.
Leeds Geography research excellence confirmed by REF 2021
A UK-wide assessment confirms the international significance and impact of Geography research at the University of Leeds.
Wild Ingleborough – one year on
This multi-partner conservation project aims to restore wildlife habitats in the Ingleborough area. A year since its launch, we celebrate the project's achievements and lay out its next steps.
Forests in the tropics are critical for tackling climate change – yet the people showing how are being exploited
Tropical forests are critical for tackling climate change. But fieldworkers are risking their lives to bring nations the carbon information they are clamouring for.