593 results for 'global food environment'
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- 11 March 2019
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- Global | Environment
A new study suggests climate change will significantly alter rainfall patterns for key agricultural regions, but the worst effects could be mitigated by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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- 5 February 2019
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- Health
Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental well-being, according to a new study, 'Lettuce be happy.'
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- 10 January 2019
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- Global | Environment
Three decades of exploring Antarctica has convinced Stuart Egginton that there is nothing better than first-hand evidence to prove the effect global warming is having on our planet.
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- 6 November 2018
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- University
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have together pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023.
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- 10 October 2018
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- Health | Science
The lack of fortification in gluten free food may increase the risk of micronutrient deficiencies for consumers who depend on these products, a new study warns.
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- 28 June 2018
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- Environment | Business and partnerships
The University is launching a new initiative to give farms and business a competitive advantage and increase their value.
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- 30 May 2018
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- Environment | Science
Natural dyes extracted from blackcurrant waste created during Ribena manufacture have for the first time been used in an effective new hair dyeing technology, developed at the University of Leeds.
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- 24 May 2018
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- Global | Environment
Climate change could expand the agricultural feasibility of the global boreal region by 44 per cent by the end of the century, according to new research.
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- 22 March 2018
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- Global | Environment
A £9.2m research programme focused on improving policy making in Africa, to develop sustainable and productive agricultural systems which are resistant to climate change, has been launched.
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- 31 August 2017
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- Technology | Science | University
The University’s ambitious plans for advancing engineering and physical sciences has taken a major step forward today with a green light from Leeds City Council.
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- 20 July 2017
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- Global | University | University
Two significant research projects have been awarded £16million to build resilience in African businesses and communities as part of the University’s commitment to tackling the world's greatest issues.
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- 30 June 2017
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- Global | Environment
A new £10 million research programme to investigate how the Arctic Ocean is changing has launched its first cruise to the Barents Sea.
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- 11 May 2017
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- Environment
Scientists have shown there is at least 9% more forest cover across the globe than was previously assumed.
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- 17 February 2017
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- Working with business | Environment | Working with business | Environment
A new report is calling for the UK to be more self-sufficient in food production, in the wake of continued global uncertainty and reliance on food produced elsewhere in the world.
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- 6 February 2017
- Categories
- Environment
A comprehensive new handbook about weather forecasting in West Africa could help safeguard lives and resources in the region.