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Parliament, Westminster

Call for renewed Government commitment to waste-neutral economy

Published
28 November 2018
Categories
Society & Politics
Business & Economy

Politicians and stakeholders will today hear from senior Leeds professors how a renewed commitment from Whitehall could reduce pressure on natural resources and reclaim valuable materials from waste.

Khumbu Glacier, Nepal

‘Warm’ ice in world’s highest glacier

Published
21 November 2018
Categories
Global
Environment

Ice temperatures inside the world’s highest glacier on the slopes of Mount Everest are warmer than expected and especially vulnerable to future climate change, warn glaciologists.

Dying Amazon forest

Amazon rainforest can't keep up with climate change

Published
8 November 2018
Categories
Global
Environment

A team of more than 100 scientists has assessed global warming's impact on thousands of tree species across the Amazon rainforest, assessing the winners and losers from 30 years of climate change.

Hackathon 2018

Business expertise drives ethical hackathon

Published
31 October 2018
Categories
Technology
Business and partnerships

More than 100 students took part in this year’s Fintech Hackathon, receiving valuable advice from leading businesses during the 24-hour challenge.

Bramble cay mosaic-tailed rat

Driven to the brink of extinction by climate change

Published
12 October 2018
Categories
Science
Environment

An extensive new study will aid scientists in updating conservation strategies and understanding how climate change is affecting species around the world.