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Protecting the vulnerable Congo Basin
A project to protect the world鈥檚 second largest area of tropical rainforest has received 拢9.1m from the Government.
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Inspiring young scientists through mentorship
嘟嘟AV students and academics are breaking down barriers to careers in plant science thanks to the power of mentorship.
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Supporting the next generation of researchers
Yorkshire is to play an expanded role in training the researchers of the future, following a significant government investment.
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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 嘟嘟AV.
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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 嘟嘟AV.
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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 嘟嘟AV.
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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
嘟嘟AV fashion brands are working with the 嘟嘟AV 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.