University farm to halve carbon footprint for new research project
The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods.
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610 results for 'global food and environment'
Air pollution a 'serious public health threat'
A leading Leeds researcher who played an important role in Britain’s response to the pandemic has collaborated on a major new report highlighting growing evidence of health risks from air pollution.
Tree rings reveal increasing rainfall seasonality in the Amazon
Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years which show that wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier.
University community recognised in Birthday Honours
A leading road safety researcher and a sports ambassador who helped turn Leeds into a global centre for triathlon are among those recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours.
Caspian Sea decline threatens endangered seals and coastal communities
Urgent action is needed to protect endangered species, human health and industry from the impacts of the Caspian Sea shrinking, research led by the University of Leeds has found.
Awards showcase research impact
University of Leeds researchers and support teams who strive to make a meaningful difference in the world have been recognised for their exceptional contributions.
Supporting female farmers in Africa
A team of women have taken on a cycling challenge across Kenya to support female farmers.
El Niño caused greatest ever mass extinction new research reveals
Mega ocean warming El Niño events were a significant driver of the largest mass extinction of life on Earth some 252 million years ago, according to new research.
Study warns of 'alarming rise' in long-lived greenhouse gas
Emissions of a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide or methane increased unabated up to 2020, according to a new report which a University of Leeds academic helped to produce.
Bake Off, science and LGBTQ+ activism: The many colours of Craig Poku
Data scientist Craig Poku advocates for minorities working in STEM, acting as the role model he never had early in his career.