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Helping alternative proteins go mainstream for a sustainable planet
A £38m centre dedicated to developing acceptable and planet-friendly alternatives to animal proteins is to be headed up by the University of Leeds.
New images reveal global air quality trends
The global concentrations of one of the main air pollutants known to affect human health have been graphically illustrated for the first time by a team of scientists.
New policies target illegal logging and trade to protect forests
Illegal logging has severe effects on wildlife, biodiversity and the climate. Professor Oliver Phillips contributes to a new policy brief that offers new, improved methods to stop it.
Ancient volcanoes sound 'warning bell' over climate warming
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants regulate climate and sound a warning about rising temperatures.
Transport decarbonisation hub secures £46 million support
TransiT, the initiative to rapidly decarbonise transport in the UK, has secured £46 million from the UK government and over 60 partners. The University of Leeds is a key collaborator.