How global sustainable development will affect forests
Global targets to improve the welfare of people across the planet will have mixed impacts on the world’s forests, according to new research.
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Mapping the brain of a nematode worm
Researchers have mapped the physical organisation of the brain of a soil-living nematode worm, creating a new model for the architecture of the animal’s brain.
Banning wild meat could add to global food problems
A blanket ban on the trade of wild meat could create risks for nature and for human health, according to a new study.
Feeding Leeds: A fair and self-sustaining food system for the city
A bold vision for feeding the population of Leeds would transform the city into a far more food secure, fair and sustainable place to live.
Current food production systems could mean far-reaching habitat loss
The global food system could drive rapid and widespread biodiversity loss if not changed, new research has found.
Using research power to tackle global issues
The University of Leeds has secured part of a new £147 million research initiative to work with developing nations on the world's biggest challenges.
Pioneering Leeds researchers accepted into leading programme
Two Leeds researchers have been accepted into a prestigious scheme to further their work in climate change and searching for habitable worlds in space.
Global food production poses an increasing climate threat
Rising nitrous oxide emissions are jeopardizing climate goals and the Paris Accord, according to a new international study.
Decent living for all does not have to cost the Earth
Global energy consumption in 2050 could be reduced to the levels of the 1960s and still provide a decent standard of living for a population three times larger, according to a new study.
Harnessing plant power for renewable energy
Tapping into the myriad uses of plants and fungi could save people and the planet, says new report