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Strategic Agreement marks new University collaboration

Published
Tuesday 6th June, 2023
Categories
University
Global

The University of Leeds has signed a strategic partnership with the University of Pretoria that commits to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges.

University of Leeds and University of Pretoria Vice Chancellors holding up signed agreement with a group of people standing up behind them.

'Global North owes $170 trillion for excessive CO2 emissions'

Published
Monday 5th June, 2023
Categories
Society & Politics
Environment

Industrialised nations responsible for excessive levels of CO2 emissions could be liable for $170 trillion in compensation by 2050 to ensure climate change targets are met, say researchers.

A brightly lit power station with a sunset in the background

‘No time for complacency’ with COVID-19

Published
Friday 26th May, 2023
Categories
Coronavirus

Senior health experts have warned European governments and institutions against complacency in their ongoing response to COVID-19.

Anonymous crowd of people walking street wearing masks during covid 19 coronavirus pandemic

Accelerated melting of glaciers in Greenland

Published
Friday 26th May, 2023
Categories
Science
Environment

A study has found widespread mass loss of glaciers and ice caps in Greenland since the start of the 20th century. 

Scarlet heart glacier in Greenland, with bare mountain surrounding the glacier and blue sky in background. White dotted lines surround a bare area circling the glacier.