One of Leeds’ most promising research leaders has earned a national fellowship to advance his work aimed at tackling global challenges. Dr C. Scott Watson has received a Future Leaders Fellowship, funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which enables universities and businesses to develop the next generation of world-class researchers and innovators. Scott will...
TransiT, the initiative to rapidly decarbonise transport in the UK, has secured £46 million from the UK government and over 60 partners. The University of Leeds is a key collaborator. The TransiT Hub is a collaboration of eight universities and 67 partners including the Institute for Transport Studies at the University of Leeds. Co-investigators at Leeds include Professor...
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants regulate climate and sound a warning about rising temperatures. Researchers, including Professor Ben Mills from the University of Leeds School of Earth and Environment, have developed a new way of calculating the climate impact of huge ancient volcanic eruptions, and...
Yorkshire and the Humber can reach net zero in 15 years, achieving benefits for people, nature, and the economy, according to a new report from regional advisors. The region has an ambitious target to achieve net zero emissions by 2038, which can be achieved through ‘economically sound’ investments, more than a third of which will...
Erika Moranduzzo’s dedication to climate justice and gender equality recently earned her a role as a W7 advisor at the recent G7 Summit in Italy. Erika Moranduzzo, PhD candidate and Teaching Assistant at the School of Law, has been making significant strides with her research on climate-induced migration. Her work focuses on the legal protection of...