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Climate protestor holding up a square white sign about the 1.5 degree celsius global warming limit goal.

Leaders must agree on how to measure 1.5 °C of global warming

A team of Met Office scientists has emphasised that there is no formally agreed way of defining the current level of global warming relevant to the Paris Agreement. They have proposed a solution.

A photograph of the Parkinson Building at the University of Leeds.

Leeds Future Leaders tackle global challenges

Dr Jessica Baker, Dr Mark Hopkins and Dr Josie South have received prestigious fellowships to support their groundbreaking research in climate, health and invasive species.

View across The Flow Country in Northern Scotland. Credit: Andy Baird, University of Leeds

Restoring and protecting essential peatlands

At the University of Leeds, academics and practitioners are working towards peatland restoration in the UK, EU and beyond. This World Soil Day, we explore their latest work.

A field with newly planted saplings. The background is a blue sky and a few mature trees.

Soil identification and monitoring is key to successful woodland creation

Read about how the researchers behind Gair Wood work with soil to ensure the success of their project.

A birds-eye view of a forest with the shape of the world map in the middle.

Computer climate model wins science impact award

An ultra-fast computer model that is shaping the global outlook on tackling climate change has been recognised for its environmental science impact.