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‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Published
13 October 2025
Categories
Global
Environment
Research

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

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Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'

Published
19 June 2025
Categories
Health
Research

A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.

Dr Bruno Cintra stands next to a tree in the Amazon. The darker shade on the bark reveals previous flood levels reached several metres in depth.

Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon

Published
17 June 2025
Categories
Global
Environment
Research

Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years which show that wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier.

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University community recognised in Birthday Honours

Published
16 June 2025
Categories
University

A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.

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Awards showcase research impact

Published
22 November 2024
Categories
Research

University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.