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Free green services could substantially reduce household emissions

Using carbon tax revenue to fund free green electricity and public transport could significantly reduce individual households’ greenhouse gas emissions, a new study has found.

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Nations are overusing natural resources faster than they are meeting basic human needs

For at least the last 30 years, not a single country has met the basic needs of its residents without overconsuming natural resources, according to new research led by the University of Leeds.

Leeds academic awarded first 10 Downing Street data science Fellowship

A University of Leeds data expert has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship, working in the heart of government.

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SEE at COP26

Now COP26 is over we look at those involved and the contributions of School of Earth & Environment Staff and students.

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Industry 'must prepare now' for green electricity

Industry must speed up investment in new technologies that allow manufacture of materials using renewable electricity if net zero emissions targets are to be met, researcher warn.