The burning question of Bonfire Night pollution
Bonfire Night celebrations contaminate our air with hugely elevated amounts of soot, scientists have discovered.
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Predicting tornadoes on UK cold fronts for the first time
Weather forecasters can more accurately predict when a tornado is likely to hit the UK thanks to a new tool devised in a partnership between the University of Leeds and the Met Office.
Meltwater lakes are accelerating glacier ice loss
Meltwater lakes that form at glacier margins cause ice to recede much further and faster compared to glaciers that terminate on land, according to a new study.
New project is a breath of fresh air for Bradford school kids
University of Leeds researchers are taking part in a new Born in Bradford project with primary school children across the city - to measure levels of pollution and its impact on health.
Global food production poses an increasing climate threat
Rising nitrous oxide emissions are jeopardizing climate goals and the Paris Accord, according to a new international study.
New transport guidance for a climate smart COVID-19 recovery
The Local Government Association has launched new advice developed by experts at the University of Leeds on practical actions local authorities can take to decarbonise transport.
Decent living for all does not have to cost the Earth
Global energy consumption in 2050 could be reduced to the levels of the 1960s and still provide a decent standard of living for a population three times larger, according to a new study.
Harnessing plant power for renewable energy
Tapping into the myriad uses of plants and fungi could save people and the planet, says new report
Ice sheets could add 39 centimetres to sea level by 2100
Scientists warn that if greenhouse gas emissions continue apace, Greenland and Antarctica’s ice sheets could together contribute more than 39cm to global sea level rise this century.
Home of ‘Asian unicorn’ becomes nature reserve in Vietnam
Research by the University of Leeds has helped secure the highest government protection for internationally-important Vietnamese forests.