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Research to explore why Everest glacier is so warm
A team of researchers is making final preparations for a trip to Mount Everest in Nepal next month to explore why the ice of one of the mountain’s most iconic glaciers is so close to the melting point The expedition will take them into the Western Cwm, where they believe that intense radiation from the...
Leeds scientist in global fight to save glaciers
A scientist from the University of Leeds has joined an international team responding to the global loss of glaciers. Professor Jonathan Carrivick from the School of Geography has joined 36 other world-leading researchers on the newly formed Glacier Stewardship Programme (GSP). The initiative aims to face up to the challenge of safeguarding the planet’s glaciers, mitigating...
Making the net zero transition fair for workers
Ministers must work with unions to make the journey to net zero fair for workers, and guarantee good jobs for those leaving carbon heavy industries for a new green economy, say researchers. In the past “unjust” transitions have created major regional inequalities – with former mining communities still recovering from closures over 40 years ago...
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Will the UK’s proposed long-term emissions strategy get us to net zero?
The UK government’s official advisory Climate Change Committee (CCC) has now published its recommendations for the country’s “seventh carbon budget”, covering the period from 2038...
Looking ahead to the Scenarios Forum 2025
From 16-18 July of this year, the University of Leeds’ Priestley Centre for Climate Futures will host the Forum on Scenarios for Climate and Societal...
Leeds Creative Labs: Climate Futures
Applications are open for the latest edition of Leeds Creative Labs, delivered in partnership with the Priestley Centre for Climate Futures. This year, we will...