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Rock dust on croplands could draw two billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere
A major new study shows adding rock dust to farmland could remove the carbon dioxide equivalent of more than the current total emissions from global aviation and shipping combined.
The storm chasers making life-saving forecasts
Weather forecasters in Africa are getting access to satellite data that will allow them to track the path and severity of developing storms – and reduce the death toll from extreme weather events.x
Faculty of Environment is a key part of Leeds’ global funding success
The University of Leeds has been ranked in the top three UK universities for global funding success, according to new data from Research Fortnight.
Climate change could increase volcano eruptions
Shrinking glacier cover could lead to increased volcanic activity in Iceland, warn scientists.
Alumnus Barry Humphreys gives Chair’s summary of Capacity Building Airports, March 2017
Prominent alumnus Barry Humphrey (CBE) recently spoke at the International Transport Forum in Mexico on Capacity Building through Efficient Use of Existing Airport Infrastructure.