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Someone cycling through a flooded street in southern Africa

Improving early warnings of thunderstorms

Meteorological experts and students are working together to improve early warnings of severe thunderstorms in Southern Africa.

A class of students in Indonesia watching a lecture by Professor Jon Lovett, who's on a screen at the front of the classroom

Joint classes connect students in Leeds and Indonesia

Students explored the issues around Indonesia’s new capital city through local perspectives and historical examples of unsustainable cities.

Two people at a produce stall in Leeds Kirkgate Markets.

Communities Innovating Yorkshire fund launched

A key element of the Yorkshire Policy Innovation Partnership (YPIP) project is an £800,000 funding pot to support new approaches for sustainable, community-led policies.

Baroness Natalie Bennett, Holding YHCC flyers and smiling into the camera.

Colleagues present climate research in parliament

A team from the Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) shared research findings about regional climate action with parliamentarians as part of Sense About Science’s Evidence Week.

Grass with three piles of soil and a shovel. The left pile is densely packed and pale, labelled

Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.