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Net zero policy risks making the poor poorer – research calls for an inclusive transition

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 disrupts seasonal flow of rivers

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%...

Side effects of wide scale forestation could reduce carbon removal

The side effects of large-scale forestation initiatives could reduce the CO2 removal benefits by up to a third. Researchers at the University of Leeds and the University of Sheffield used computer models, which simulate the land, ocean and atmosphere, to investigate the impact of forestation under future climate scenarios. They found that while forestation increases...

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Events

Policing and our Climate Crisis: Reflections on the 2019-20 Black Summer Bushfires in Australia

In this Centre for Criminal Justice Studies public lecture, Dr Jarrett Blaustein will explore what policing is, and what it...

Collaborating for Impact: Bridging the gap between climate science and insurance industry practice

A detailed discussion of four of the biggest challenges facing the insurance sector and how to align cutting edge climate...

Net Zero transition plans: Credibility and action

Significant numbers of companies and financial institutions have publicly committed to achieve sustainability objectives, including net zero. Join us to learn...

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Success for Leeds Royal Society Africa project

Blog by Prof. Jon Lovett, Chair in Global Challenges. A five-year collaboration between the University of Leeds and partners in Uganda, Tanzania and the Republic...

Three ways climate change is pushing butterflies and moths to their limits

Blog by Dr. Elizabeth Duncan, Associate Professor of Zoology. In any competition, there are winners and losers. In the race to adjust to a changing...

Navigating just transitions: decarbonisation and the future of Welsh steel

Blog by Dr. Clare Richardson-Barlow, Lecturer in the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies.  The UK steel industry is at a crossroads. On one hand,...

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