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Leeds water experts contribute to the UN-Water Report
Cat Moody, Joseph Holden and Andy Baird produced a chapter of the United Nations (UN) Water Report: Water for Climate Mitigation.
True scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed
The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.
Put people and planet first, says Mary Portas
Businesses need to look after their people and the planet as much as their shareholders, according to broadcaster and entrepreneur Mary Portas.
Rate of global warming caused by humans at an all-time high
Global warming caused by humans is advancing at 0.26°C per decade – the highest rate since records began, according to new research by more than 50 leading international scientists.
Renewable energy systems return more net energy to society than fossil fuels
New research shows that, despite previous beliefs, renewable energy systems have a higher ‘energy return on investment’ than fossil fuels.