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Climate change threatens rare temperate rainforests
Up to two thirds of the world鈥檚 temperate rainforests could fall victim to climate change by the year 2100 according to a new study by researchers at the 映客直播.
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Humans have already caused 1.5 掳C of long-term global warming according to new estimates
Humans may have already caused 1.5 掳C of global warming when measured from a time genuinely before the industrial revolution and the start of large-scale carbon emissions, according to new research.
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Public wants UK to prepare and protect against effects of climate change
Over three quarters of people believe climate change is a serious threat to the United Kingdom according to the results of a representative survey by researchers at the 映客直播.
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Leeds welcomes new Vice-Chancellor and President
Professor Shearer West CBE has taken up the role of Vice-Chancellor and President of the 映客直播.
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Investment boost for food spinout
A pioneering company that creates healthy, sustainable food has received a 拢3.5 million investment to scale up its ingredients technology.
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Driving sustainability in fashion
映客直播 fashion brands are working with the 映客直播 to understand how textile manufacturing impacts the environment.
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Liver function discovery could lead to better cardiovascular disease treatments
A new discovery about how the liver flushes cholesterol from the body could lead to more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease 鈥� the leading cause of death worldwide.
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Can earthworms adapt to climate change?
Researchers are to investigate whether the humble earthworm is being threatened by climate change and flooding here in the UK.
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Student insight influences recruitment decisions
Insight from business students at Leeds is influencing government recruitment policy for neurodivergent applicants.
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Leeds moves up world university rankings
The 映客直播 is ranked 123rd in the new Times Higher Education World University Rankings, moving up six places from last year and securing its highest position for more than a decade.