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Making the net zero transition fair for workers

Published
10 March 2025
Categories
Business & Economy
Environment

Ministers must work with unions to make the journey to net zero fair for workers, and guarantee good jobs for those leaving carbon heavy industries for a new green economy, say researchers.

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Supporting new parents and caregivers in Leeds

Published
4 March 2025
Categories
Research

Parents and caregivers in Leeds can receive free support in the crucial first 1000 days of their newborns’ lives as part of a study led by the University of Leeds.

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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps

Published
17 February 2025
Categories
Research

The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet’s history and require many complex processes working at once, according to new research.

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Improving early warnings of thunderstorms

Published
13 February 2025
Categories
Environment
Global

Meteorological experts and students are working together to improve early warnings of severe thunderstorms in Southern Africa.

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Hedgerows increase soil carbon storage by 40%

Published
5 February 2025
Categories
Environment
Research

Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.

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Minister offers blueprint for Britain

Published
24 January 2025
Categories
Society & Politics

Government minister Torsten Bell MP delivered a blueprint for a better Britain in a speech at the University of Leeds.

In the foreground, researchers in orange high vis-vests conducting field measurements on the Kasai River, one of the major tributaries of the Congo basin

Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin

Published
18 November 2024
Categories
Environment
Research
Global

A project to protect the world’s second largest area of tropical rainforest has received £9.1m from the Government.

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Inspiring young scientists through mentorship

Published
15 November 2024
Categories
University

University of Leeds students and academics are breaking down barriers to careers in plant science thanks to the power of mentorship.