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Discovery of 'hidden forests' adds at least 9% to global forest area
By using very high resolution satellite imagery available through the Google Earth platform, they found an additional 467 million hectacres of forest in the world's drylands.
Dr Yun Yun Gong
Dr Yun Yun Gong has joined the School as Associate Professor in International Food Safety and Security.
Leeds staff, alumni & students guide on Malawian Climate Adaptation Options
Climate change impacts are being felt the world over, but nowhere more so than sub-Saharan Africa.
Major new water solutions programme to benefit the Yorkshire economy by £50 million
A new £6 million project led by the University of Leeds is predicted to bring a £50 million benefit to the Yorkshire economy by reducing the costs and impact of water-related threats to the region.
Report highlights urgent risks for the UK from climate change
The impacts of climate change are already being felt in the UK and urgent action is needed, concludes a report published today.