Fungi could reduce reliance on fertilisers
Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, ‘climate smart’ varieties of crops, according to a new study.
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Future-focussed research
A prestigious fellowship will support five University of Leeds researchers addressing global challenges.
The benefits of investing in zero-carbon cities
A new report shows low carbon measures in cities could reduce urban emissions by nearly 90% and support 87 million jobs worldwide by 2030.
'No sudden jump in warming' from emissions cuts
Reducing fossil fuel emissions aggressively but gradually will not cause a large spike in short-term warming as feared, according to new research.
University commits to bold climate crisis action
The University of Leeds has fully divested from significant fossil fuel extractors and has set out seven bold principles it will adopt to help tackle the climate crisis.
Using weather radar to monitor insects
Scientists are developing a pioneering technique that allows them to monitor insects in the air using weather radars, as part of a research project called BioDAR.
Who should pay for our parks?
A new report has called for a national debate on who should pay for the UK’s much-loved public parks and green spaces.
Budgeting for our future climate
A new framework provides a robust scientific tool for researchers, policymakers and industry to calculate remaining global carbon budgets.
Fossil fuels offer a poor return on energy investment
An evaluation of the global energy return on investment for fossil fuels and renewable sources reveals a much more level playing field than previously believed.
Building up an appetite for a new kind of grub
Edible insects could be a key ingredient to avoiding a global food crisis, according to a new report, but there are significant barriers to overcome before they are part of the mainstream.