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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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Act now for economic benefits from peatland restoration
Restoring the world’s depleted peatlands now rather than later would have…
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Forest fires linked to tens of thousands of avoidable deaths
Setting fire to forest and agricultural land in Southeast Asia to prepare it…
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Volcanic safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate
Extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and…
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COP26 Fellowship for second Leeds researcher
A Leeds researcher has been awarded a Fellowship in Agriculture and Climate…
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