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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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Scientists find three years left of remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C
The central estimate of the remaining carbon budget for 1.5°C is 130 billion…
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Protecting the Antarctic environment
Researchers from the University of Leeds contributed to a House of Commons…
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Engaging school pupils in practical conservation
Pupils from Millom School have been getting their hands dirty as part of a…
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Faculty of Environment receives Athena Swan Silver Award
The faculty has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Silver certification…
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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.