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UK can halve its energy demand by 2050
New research shows that the UK can dramatically reduce its energy demand to meet net zero emissions targets by 2050 without negatively impacting quality of life.
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