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School of Earth and Environment

Air quality success, but what about the impact of Brexit?

Published
Monday 29th February, 2016
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Science
Environment

New research celebrates the success of EU air quality policy, at a time when such policies face an uncertain future because of Britain's European referendum.

Will driverless cars increase reliance on roads?

Published
Friday 26th February, 2016
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Technology

Researchers warn that driverless vehicles could intensify car use, reducing or even eliminating promised energy savings and environmental benefits.

Bell heather (Erica sp.) with the flowers bagged to exclude pollinators so the researchers can collect the nectar produced over a 24 hour period. Credit: Mathilde Baude

Loss of wild flowers matches pollinator decline

Published
Wednesday 3rd February, 2016
Categories
Science
Environment

The first Britain-wide assessment of the value of wild flowers as food for pollinators shows that decreasing resources mirror the decline of pollinating insects.

Statement

Published
Tuesday 19th January, 2016
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Statements

University of Leeds statement: Freedom of Expression