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Energy switching decisions could widen social inequalities
New energy tariffs designed for a low carbon future could leave people on bad deals even worse off, research has...
Tackling climate change in Mexico: Lessons from four frontrunning cities
Cities around the world are embarking on ambitious initiatives to foster low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development. Mexico’s urban areas – home...
Glaciers accelerate in the Getz region of West Antarctica
Glaciers in West Antarctica are moving more quickly from land into the ocean, contributing to rising global sea levels. A...
Priestley PhD supported by Leeds alumnus
International company Lansinoh Laboratories Inc., led by a University of Leeds alumnus, is supporting the latest Priestley PhD scholarship. The...
Meet the Researchers: Achieving Net-Zero
In this webinar series, meet some of the University of Leeds researchers who are driving progress towards achieving local, national...
Crop breeding for climate resilience in southern Africa
Targeting resilience to climate change within seed systems is an area of key investment in contributing to food security in...
Soil, land use and climate change: the role of soil organic carbon
This event, hosted by the Global Food and Environment Institute will feature a 20 minute presentation from Professor Pippa Chapman...
COVID-19, SMEs and net-zero
A blog from Dr Effie Kesidou, originally published on the Leeds University Business School website. The climate crisis is leading...
Hydrogen: where is low-carbon fuel most useful for decarbonisation?
Is hydrogen the lifeblood of a low-carbon future, or an overhyped distraction from real solutions? One thing is certain –...
For a carbon-neutral UK, the next five years are critical
Authored by Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley International Centre for Climate The UK was one of the first nations to...
Joe Biden could ride a wave of international momentum to break deadlock in US
Joe Biden’s presidency is likely to be dominated by “the three Cs”: COVID-19, China and climate change. Each one of...
Build Back Better
Leeds researchers have published a range of content about the need to build back better, putting climate action and resilience at the heart of the coronavirus recovery.
