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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...
The world’s forests have absorbed more than 100 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide over the past three decades, but they need more protection, according to a new study. Professors Oliver Phillips and Simon Lewis from the School of Geography contributed to the tropical component of the global study, which assessed how the most carbon-rich, species-rich forests have responded to...