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New research suggests that improved public transport and active travel friendly environments are the most likely pathways to reach net zero in transport.

New research reveals public opinion of e-bikes as a step in overcoming the barriers to their use.

C-Capture, a carbon capture technology company formed by the School of Chemistry, has won a prestigious Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Award.

Chief Scientific Adviser visits to discuss Net Zero

The Chief Scientific Adviser for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has visited the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ to meet researchers at the forefront of tackling climate change.

The Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ is playing a key role in the new Energy Demand Research Centre and Supergen Energy Networks Hub as part of £53m funding announced by UKRI to decarbonise the energy sector.

Emeritus Professor Alan Williams, a world-leading researcher and Commander of the British Empire (CBE) who spent his long and celebrated career at the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥, has died aged 88.

A Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥ research collaboration, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, has received major government funding.

A team from the Universities of Leeds, Strathclyde and Sussex are using research to improve support for people to retrofit their homes.

Integrated on-farm renewable energy and waste management technologies will be investigated as part of a new £212,000 project.

A member of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences has received funding to assist the UK government in its quest to meet net-zero targets.

A spinout company from the Ó³¿ÍÖ±²¥' School of Chemistry has received investment to scale up its pioneering carbon dioxide removal technology.

Steel is essential for making many of the technologies that will end fossil fuel combustion. Unfortunately, to produce a lot of steel, manufacturers need to burn a lot of fossil fuel.

An innovative green finance project that piloted a new form of crowdfunding for local net-zero projects has raised over £7 million across the UK.

Low carbon infrastructure transition in the North of England report

Read a report on the key findings of a project by Energy Leeds researchers on how local councils can facilitate a low carbon infrastructure transition and the associated challenges and opportunities.

Collective Learning: Human-centred Distributed Artificial Intelligence

Can artificial intelligence help us to better manage our energy systems?

New research on circular economy and offshore wind

Ever wondered what a circular economy is and what it has to do with offshore wind energy?

A carbon tax based on the purpose of using goods and services would be fairer and more likely to deliver climate justice, say ecological economists.

Funding announced for research into making biofuels cost-competitive

A grant worth over £1.3m from EPSRC has been awarded to our researchers to explore ways to make biofuels a sustainable and cost-competitive alternative to fossil fuels in the transport sector.

Alex Beresford and Ruth Bookbinder explore the dynamics of political economy, social justice, and international cooperation shaping South Africa’s pursuit of a just and equitable transition.

Dr Viktoria Spaiser reflects on her involvement with COP28 and its implications for Fair Energy Futures.

In this article republished from The Conversation, Dr Gissell Huaccha explains three barriers to energy efficient housing in the UK based on her recently published paper.

Bring together researchers to explore unexpected connections, collaborations, and conflicts within the realm of fair energy futures

Professor Robert Kelsall explains the unexpected connection between his work and fair energy futures.

How do we ensure we stay warm and what support can be provided for those who are struggling? Listen to the experts on the 'How to fix...' podcast.