Scientists believe they have found a way to improve warning systems for vulnerable communities threatened by humid heatwaves, which are on the rise due to climate change and can damage human health.
The University of Leeds is collaborating with institutions in Ghana to combat climate challenges and nurture the next generation of scientists.
Large contrasts in soil moisture levels over a wide area can increase the size and intensity of so-called megastorms which cause flooding and mudslides in hotspots across the globe.
A scientist from the University of Leeds has joined an international team responding to the global loss of glaciers.
Leeds alumni connected in Shanghai, China at a fully booked reunion event.
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.
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.
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.
Meteorological experts and students are working together to improve early warnings of severe thunderstorms in Southern Africa.
Planting hedgerows increases soil carbon storage by almost half compared to nearby grassland – no matter where they are in the country – says new research.