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Priestley Professor awarded prestigious Royal Meteorological Society prize

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A University of Leeds professor from the Priestley International Centre for Climate has been awarded the 2019 Adrian Gill Prize by the Royal Meteorological Society. Presented to Professor Ken Carslaw, the award recognises his eminence in atmospheric science research and aerosol modelling. His is one of 18 prizes announced today by the Royal Meteorological Society,...

Terrestrial ecosystem collapse altered ocean chemistry in Great Dying

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A new study shows for the first time that the collapse of terrestrial ecosystems during Earth’s most deadly mass extinction event was directly responsible for disrupting ocean chemistry. The international study, led by the University of Leeds, highlights the importance of understanding the inter-connectedness of ecosystems as our modern environment struggles with the devastating effects...

Scientists’ warning on affluence

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Technology is not the silver bullet for mitigating and solving the many global environmental issues the world is facing, scientists warn. An international team of researchers, including Professor Julia Steinberger from Leeds, has reviewed existing academic discussions on the link between wealth, economy and associated impacts. The review puts forward a clear conclusion: technology will...

Priestley Centre academics partner with MPs on essay collection

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Academics from the Priestley International Centre for Climate are partnering with MPs to put together an essay collection addressing climate change and meeting the UK’s target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Organised through Policy Connect’s sustainability team, the collection will focus on how to deliver climate policy within energy, construction, industry, transport, consumption, and land...

Put climate and environment at the centre of post-coronavirus economic recovery

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The ongoing coronavirus crisis has serious implications for the economy and the environment. The period following will be decisive for tackling the ongoing climate and environmental crises. A recent systematic review conducted by University of Leeds and five other international universities, offers important propositions for post-coronavirus economy packages. In two articles, published in the journal...