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Bigger thinking needed to make farming more sustainable

Published
Monday 10th September, 2012
Categories
Environment
Environment

A larger-scale approach to sustainable farming could be more beneficial for wildlife than our current system of farm-based payments, according to University of Leeds researchers.

Loss of tropical forests reduces rain

Published
Wednesday 5th September, 2012
Categories
Environment

Deforestation can have a significant effect on tropical rainfall, new research confirms. The findings have potentially devastating impacts for people living in and near the Amazon and Congo forests.

Feline friends?

Published
Tuesday 4th September, 2012
Categories
Health
Science

A report showing that 350,000 people in the UK become infected with the Toxoplasma parasite each year has raised new concerns about its risks and has prompted a rethink of the dangers posed by cats.

Claire's Paralympic victory

Published
Monday 3rd September, 2012
Categories
University

The University of Leeds congratulates alumna Claire Cashmore who won a silver medal in the Women's 100m SB8 breaststroke final at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Biodiversity protects tropical rainforests from drought

Published
Wednesday 29th August, 2012
Categories
Environment
Environment

Forest carbon stocks in protected West African rainforests increased despite a 40-year drought, due to a dramatic shift in tree species composition.

A coastline with stormy sky, crashing waves and trees bending in high winds

Cloud control could tame hurricanes, study shows

Published
Friday 24th August, 2012
Categories
Science
Environment

They are one of the most destructive forces of nature on Earth, but now environmental scientists are working to tame the hurricane.

Leeds Paralympians go for gold

Published
Thursday 23rd August, 2012
Categories
University

Three University of Leeds graduates are members of Team GB in the London 2012 Paralympics, and could deliver more sporting glory to the region.

Flood risk ranking reveals vulnerable cities

Published
Tuesday 21st August, 2012
Categories
Working with business
Environment

A new study of nine coastal cities around the world suggests that Shanghai is most vulnerable to serious flooding. European cities top the leader board for their resilience.