Using the past to unravel the future for Arctic wetlands
A new study has used partially fossilised plants and single-celled organisms to investigate the effects of climate change on the Canadian High Arctic wetlands and help predict their future.
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New report plans a roadmap to a lower carbon city
A new report sets out how Leeds could become a carbon neutral city by 2050 – and potentially by 2030.
Climate change threatens rainfall for agriculture
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.
Hearts and minds: fruit and veg boost well-being
Consuming more fruit and vegetables can improve your mental well-being, according to a new study, 'Lettuce be happy.'
Exploring how climate change affects Antarctic ecosystems
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.
Our pledge: 2023PlasticFree
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have together pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023.
Many gluten free products lack essential nutrients
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.
‘Smart’ farms to transform how we produce food
The University is launching a new initiative to give farms and business a competitive advantage and increase their value.
Blackcurrants could help end bad (for the planet) hair days
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.
Climate change could increase arable land
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.