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Professor John Barrett awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
OBE recognition for services to climate change assessment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
'Carbon bombs' set to trigger a climate catastrophe - new study
A study by Kjell Kühne from the School of Geography - 'Carbon Bombs' - Mapping key fossil fuel projects, is referenced in a Guardian special report on climate breakdown.
New approach to city planning could help people of Leeds and the planet thrive
The city of Leeds has a huge opportunity to meet the needs of all of its citizens and improve the health of the planet, according to a report published today.
Managing UK agriculture with rock dust could absorb up to 45 per cent of the atmospheric carbon dioxide needed for net-zero
Adding rock dust to UK agricultural soils could absorb up to 45 per cent of the atmospheric carbon dioxide needed to reach net zero, according to a major new study led by scientists at the University
Halving emissions by 2030 can keep 1.5°C within reach
Without significant increases in the speed and ambition of climate action, limiting global warming to 1.5°C will be beyond reach, according to a major international report published today.