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Piers Sellers Prize 2020
A researcher generating new possibilities for climate change risk assessment and responses has been named as the winner of the 2020 Piers Sellers Prize.
Leeds is top three in UK for sustainable impact
The global Times Higher Education Impact Rankings today recognises the University as one of the top three in the UK and 11th worldwide.
Longer lives not dependent on increased energy use
Growing consumption of energy and fossil fuels over four decades did not play a significant role in increasing life expectancy across 70 countries.
Nearly half UK carbon footprint is from overseas emissions
Nearly half the UK’s carbon footprint comes from emissions released overseas to satisfy UK-based consumption, according to a new report.
International alliance to accelerate climate action
A new international alliance of universities has been established to help communicate research on the most effective means to meet the urgent global challenge of the climate crisis.