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Deforestation is leading to temperature increases of up to 5°C in some tropical regions, according to data revealed in a new interactive map created by researchers at the University of Leeds. The online tool has been designed to highlight the important role forests play in moderating local climates and will allow governments, conservation charities and those...
The Priestley Centre for Climate Futures was delighted to welcome Climate Minister Katie White OBE MP to the University of Leeds on her first UK Ministerial visit last month. During the visit, the Minister met with leading University of Leeds climate researchers – including Professor Piers Forster, Professor Jason Lowe OBE, Professor John Barrett OBE,...
Scientists have unlocked a way to dye polyester using 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water. Fizzy water was the key to making polyester dye less harmful to the environment in the creation of a new method developed by an interdisciplinary team at the University of Leeds spin-out company, SwitchDye. Polyester makes up more than half...
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace emission cuts, according to a Royal Society briefing. ‘Solar radiation modification’, published today, considers the potential impacts of SRM if deployed globally, in...
EarthScale, a pioneering UK-wide programme led by Imperial College London, has officially launched with its first cohort: 16 ambitious climate tech ventures tackling some of the most urgent challenges of our time. Over the next 12 months, these ventures will embark on a journey designed to bridge the gap between prototype and commercialisation. The programme...