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Helping the aviation sector to reach net zero
From Eurostar to the Heathrow Express, Paul Le Blond has been involved with some of the UK’s most important transport projects in recent times. He’s now helping the aviation sector to reach net zero.
Forests are vital to help reduce atmospheric CO2
If the world’s natural forests are allowed to grow and mature rather than being cut down, 226 billion tonnes of carbon could be taken out of the atmosphere, according to a major international study.
Majority of nursery staff consider quitting sector, survey shows
A crisis in the early years education workforce has been revealed by Leeds researchers in a report presented to the House of Commons.
Film portraying life in Northern towns to premiere at festival
A documentary providing an intimate portrait of life in Northern towns post-Brexit is to have its premiere at the Leeds International Film Festival.
Study reveals inequalities in cancer research
Most clinical trials in cancer screening, prevention, and early detection focus on just three types - and nearly all take place in the global north, according to a new review.
Climate financial risk analytics hub launches at Nexus
Stronger links between UK science and innovation and financial institutions will be forged at a new Innovation Hub in Leeds.
Window to avoid 1.5°C of warming rapidly closing
Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep global warming within 1.5 °C, according to a new research.
Behind the scenes of social class on TV
A Leeds researcher has teamed up with the BBC, Channel 4 and Candour Productions to analyse the role of social class, on screen and behind the scenes of TV production.
Research reveals striking inequalities in NHS heart care
Stark inequalities in diagnosis and treatment of four of the most common heart conditions in the UK have been revealed in new research.