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New research into climate change will focus on the lived experience of Indigenous communities in the Arctic. University of Leeds and Inuit researchers will look at ways to connect Indigenous knowledge with the science behind climate research in a ground-breaking new project. The project is led by Professor James Ford, Chair in Climate Adaptation at the Priestley...
Africa needs long term investment in scientific infrastructure and science careers to allow the continent to adapt to climate change and its effect on weather systems. New research led by the University of Leeds in partnership with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, says the international community is spending billions on climate services for the region,...
Food waste campaigners are calling on Leeds residents and businesses to get on board with their free collection service which prevents household food waste from going to landfill. Instead, the waste is redirected to farmers, allotment holders and everyday gardeners who turn it into environmentally friendly compost that is used to grow better local produce....
A new report warns the government’s net zero transition policies could push struggling communities further into deprivation. How can policies create a fair and inclusive transition to net zero? The report is a collaboration between Professor Lucie Middlemiss (School of Earth Environment) and colleagues from the Institute for Community Studies at The Young Foundation, the University of...
Climate change is disrupting the seasonal flow of rivers in the far northern latitudes of America, Russia and Europe, posing a threat to water security and ecosystems, according to new research. A team of scientists led by the University of Leeds analysed historical data from river gauging stations across the globe and found that 21%...