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A sign saying CO2 tax in front of a power plant releasing vapour into the atmosphere.

Higher carbon tax on luxury goods, say researchers

Published
11 July 2023
Categories
Society & Politics

A carbon tax based on the purpose of using goods and services would be fairer and more likely to deliver climate justice, say ecological economists.

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'Global North owes $170 trillion for excessive CO2 emissions'

Published
5 June 2023
Categories
Society & Politics
Environment

Industrialised nations responsible for excessive levels of CO2 emissions could be liable for $170 trillion in compensation by 2050 to ensure climate change targets are met, say researchers.

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New online Masters in Disability Studies

Published
16 May 2023
Categories
University
Society & Politics

The University of Leeds is opening its doors to students around the world with a ground-breaking new online Disability Studies course.

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Making parks safe for women and girls 

Published
10 May 2023
Categories
Society & Politics

Practical guidelines which will help to make parks and green spaces safer for women and girls across the UK are being launched at a conference organised by the University of Leeds. 

Illustration of a deepfake being made - a woman's face is shown being swapped with another face.

Deepfakes: has the camera always lied?

Published
31 March 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Technology
Society & Politics
Research

Fake footage is a centuries-old problem that began long before digital technology, according to a Leeds academic.

A young skateboarder does tricks on a board as a group of friends look on

Designing parks to help women feel safe

Published
7 March 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics

A unique piece of audio artwork designed to encourage people into skateboarding has been created by a University of Leeds researcher.

A protest board saying 'The climate is changing, why aren't we?' and a World War II ration book.

Rationing: a fairer way to fight climate change?

Published
20 February 2023
Categories
Arts & Culture
Society & Politics
Environment
Research

World War II-style rationing could be an effective way to reduce carbon emissions, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

A person alone in a park in the dark with street lights shining next to them.

Parks should be safe places for women and girls

Published
9 December 2022
Categories
Society & Politics
Research

Parks in West Yorkshire should be better designed and managed so that women and girls feel safe throughout the day and after dark, according to a new study.