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Leeds research inspires glacier names to mark COP26

Published
Sunday 31st October, 2021
Categories
Global
Science
Environment
Research

A glacier in West Antarctica has been formally named after the city of Glasgow to mark its hosting of the COP26 climate change conference.

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Leeds at COP26: Our climate experts address global leaders

Published
Thursday 28th October, 2021
Categories
Global
Environment

Leeds climate researchers working to tackle the environmental crisis and help the world achieve net zero carbon emissions are preparing to address 200 world leaders at COP26. 

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Climate change 'widespread, rapid and intensifying'

Published
Monday 9th August, 2021
Categories
Global
Environment

Changes in the Earth's climate caused by human activity are being observed in every region and across the whole climate system, according to a major international report released today. 

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Rethink the economy to tackle climate crisis 

Published
Thursday 5th August, 2021
Categories
Global
Business & Economy
Environment

Research into global climate models by leading international academics shows that current economic policies are in danger of leading nations away from emission and global warming targets.

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Teaching excellence awards for Leeds 

Published
Thursday 5th August, 2021
Categories
University

Academics at the University have been recognised with a National Teaching Fellowship and Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence.