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First published in Climate Home News - written by Professor Piers Forster The accord has become a key compass in climate policy-making in the past decade, steering the world away from dangerous global warming of 4C. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the landmark Paris Agreement, which has become a key compass in policymaking over...
A conference reimagined The University of Leeds has been recognised for sector-leading innovation in conferences after winning the Outstanding Innovation in Conferences award at last week’s Academic Venue Solutions (AVS) Awards. The award celebrates the University’s pioneering approach to hosting the Scenarios Forum 2025, which was delivered in collaboration with the Priestley Centre for Climate...
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study led by Priestley member Professor Zia Wadud. Research by the University of Leeds into UK collisions involving pedestrians and cars found no significant difference in the pedestrian casualty rates between EVs and conventional vehicles. It...
Reducing the UK’s energy demand could help the country reach its net zero target faster and at half the cost compared to relying mainly on supply-side technologies, according to new research by energy experts. Most national strategies emphasise supply-side technological solutions such as electrification and renewable energy generation. But the research, published today in Nature...
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...