Climate projections show Earth alien to humans by 2500
Parts of the Earth will be uninhabitable by 2500 if the current level of effort to address the climate crisis is maintained, a new study predicts.
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590 results for 'global food environment'
Transforming marine biodiversity discovery and monitoring
A new system for sampling fragments of DNA from marine organisms drifting in the ocean is set to create new opportunities for research into biodiversity and ways of supporting conservation activities.
Learning from those who live with wolves
Large carnivore populations are expanding across Europe and experts are calling for increased support for communities to encourage harmonious relationships with their new neighbours.
Harvest festival at inner city youth farm
Young volunteers are giving away an abundance of fresh vegetables they have grown themselves at an urban farm in Harehills.
An app to help African farmers defeat crop pests
A mobile phone app – launched today by an international team of scientists – will support farmers across Africa to adopt environmentally friendly ways of protecting their crops from pests.
Shift away from earthen homes ‘environmentally damaging’
Attitudes to earthen homes need to change to prevent millions of them being replaced by buildings made from more environmentally-damaging materials, scientists warn.
Nexus helps young people tackle global challenges
The University has welcomed a group of talented young people with dreams of changing the world onto a prestigious skills and entrepreneurial programme.
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.
Securing decent living standards for all while cutting energy use
Fundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research.
Africa Day – celebrating partnerships across the continent
As the world marks Africa Day, the University celebrates its existing partnerships across the continent and looks forward to further collaboration as a key strategic aim for the future.