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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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Extreme heat likely to cause next mass extinction
A new study shows unprecedented heat is likely to lead to the next mass…
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Antarctica’s glacial border migrates for miles with the tide
New measurements of how the boundary between onshore glaciers and floating…
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Making ‘Car Free’ effective and fair
How long could you go without a car? This Car Free Day, we explore its…
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New satellite-aided research explored at European Space Agency Conference
The University of Leeds hosted the European Space Agency’s 12th…
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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.