Increased Amazon carbon emissions a result of weak law enforcement
Increased carbon emissions from the Amazon rainforest are due to weak law enforcement, new research suggests.
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The role of dust on the world's climate
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists.
‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists
With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.
Nature’s kitchen – how chemistry used by cooks helped create life on Earth
A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening in the oceans, where it helped create the conditions necessary for life.
Cap top 20% of energy users to reduce carbon emissions
Consumers in the richer, developed nations will have to accept restrictions on their energy use if international climate change targets are to be met, warn researchers.
University – a ‘convening power’ in climate action
Businesses need to become more sustainable or risk not being able to cope with the shocks of future climate change.
Rescued crayfish find new home at Bodington Pond
A rescued population of endangered white clawed crayfish that were in danger of being wiped out have been moved to the University’s Bodington Pond, where they can thrive and breed.
Sustainability project helps students connect with Leeds
Students have shared their experiences of how they connected with the city of Leeds through a project aimed at increasing environmental awareness.
Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event
An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.
World heritage wetland site threatened by strawberry farming
Strawberry lovers might want to check the provenance of their fruit this summer following controversy about a new farming bill which could cause the devastation of an iconic Spanish wetland.