Urgent action needed to restrict region’s carbon emissions
Carbon limits needed to contain global warming could be breached within six years in the Yorkshire and Humber region, a new report warns.
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2525 results for 'policy leeds'
Biodiversity ‘time machine’ uses AI to learn from the past
Experts can make crucial decisions about future biodiversity management by using artificial intelligence to learn from past environmental change, according to a new study.
Leeds research inspires glacier names to mark COP26
A glacier in West Antarctica has been formally named after the city of Glasgow to mark its hosting of the COP26 climate change conference.
Leeds at COP26: Our climate experts address global leaders
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.
Welcoming two new Executive Deans to Leeds
Two new Executive Deans will join the University community at the start of 2022.
Flexible working revolution remains a work in progress
Employers have yet to adapt to the flexible working revolution sweeping through the UK’s offices, new research has shown.
Understanding the relationship between ADHD and entrepreneurialism
New research shows that behaviour frequently associated with ADHD, such as inattentiveness, can contribute to lower earnings over time.
Act now for economic benefits from peatland restoration
Restoring the world’s depleted peatlands now rather than later would have massive economic benefits to society, according to new research.
Climate change 'widespread, rapid and intensifying'
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.
Rethink the economy to tackle climate crisis
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.