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Global warming continues but most extreme projections ‘less likely’
Observations of the climate’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with conventional estimates of long-term ‘climate sensitivity’, despite a “warming pause” over the past decade.
Young children appear to reject story characters who are obese
Research by the University of Leeds has shown that very young children appear to reject story book characters who are overweight, but not those who are disabled.
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New buzz after bees and flowers bounce back
22nd May 2013
Bees and wildflowers are bouncing back from an alarming decline, according to research by Prof Bill Kunin, Prof Koos Biesmeijer and Dr Luisa Carvalheiro (Biology).
Yorkshire Evening PostAnother view from the summit to combat trade inequality
21st May 2013
When the G8 summit comes to the UK, the University of Leeds will play host to the World Development Movement counter-conference Not the G8, an alternative event pressing world leaders to tackle global injustice.
Yorkshire PostCompanies are urged to take a fast boat to China
21st May 2013
Businesses in Yorkshire and beyond are being encouraged to work with China as the growing economy and demand from consumers for luxury goods offers a host of opportunities for British brands. Following a one-day event that was held at DLA Piper in Leeds organised by the University of Leeds’ Business Confucius Institute, Prof Peter Buckley (Business School) explains its purpose.
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