School of Earth and Environment
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We are a major international powerhouse for environmental research that has wide-ranging and positive impacts on the world that we live in. Our research is carried out within five institutes which represent our core research areas, but much of our work is cross-cutting, tackling complex global challenges.
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Imbalanced nature conservation causing ‘biodiversity leak’
Nature conservation in wealthier countries shifts harmful land use to nations…
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Forecasting climate tipping points
The Advanced Research and Innovation Agency (ARIA) has funded four School of…
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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps
The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare…
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Reintroducing wolves to Scottish Highlands could help address climate emergency
Reintroducing wolves to the Scottish Highlands could lead to expansion of…
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Global weather research recognised by Queen's award
A Queen's Anniversary Prize - the UK’s highest accolade for universities and colleges - has been awarded to the University of Leeds for research into tropical weather systems and climate science.