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New Net Zero Polar Science Doctoral Training Programme launched
Leeds is a core partner in a new Doctoral Training Programme that will tackle key polar science questions with a reduced carbon footprint.
Expedition examines carbon impact of bottom trawling
Leeds researchers have played a key role in a pioneering study in the Irish Sea. It aims to address critical evidence gaps on the impact of bottom trawling on seabed carbon storage.
Major climate report shows Earth is getting hotter faster
Strong and consistent evidence shows that the entire climate system is continuing to heat, driving rapid global warming.
Trial shows e-cargo bikes can replace cars
A major trial of e-cargo bikes which saw dozens of families use them for shopping, leisure and commuting shows they have the potential to reduce car use and improve health, say researchers.
Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions
Tropical forests help to generate vast amounts of rainfall each year, adding weight to arguments for protecting them as water and climate pressures increase, say researchers.