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Cap top 20% of energy users to reduce carbon emissions

Published
14 July 2023
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Environment
Society & Politics
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Consumers in the richer, developed nations will have to accept restrictions on their energy use if international climate change targets are to be met, warn researchers.

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Higher carbon tax on luxury goods, say researchers

Published
11 July 2023
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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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Leeds community recognised by royal honours

Published
17 June 2023
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University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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Leeds community recognised in royal honours

Published
17 June 2023
Categories
University

A civil engineer who has conducted pioneering research into the performance and durability of concrete has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.

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

Published
5 June 2023
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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.