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Professor Omar Masera awarded Cheney Fellowship by University of Leeds
Professor Omar Masera from UNAM in Mexico has received a Cheney Fellowship by the University of Leeds.
e-bikes could slash transport emissions and get Britons back to work
New research shows that electrically-assisted bikes (e-bikes) have the capability to slash carbon dioxide emissions from transport and could offer a safe and sustainable route back to work.
Leeds researchers providing advice at the heart of Government
Experts from the University of Leeds are advising the Government on the covid-19 pandemic, including as members of influential scientific panels.
Piers Sellers Prize 2020
A researcher generating new possibilities for climate change risk assessment and responses has been named as the winner of the 2020 Piers Sellers Prize.
Longer lives not dependent on increased energy use
Growing consumption of energy and fossil fuels over four decades did not play a significant role in increasing life expectancy across 70 countries.