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Increased Amazon carbon emissions a result of weak law enforcement
Increased carbon emissions from the Amazon rainforest are due to weak law enforcement, new research suggests.
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The role of dust on the world's climate
Giant dust storms in the Gulf of Alaska can last for many days and send tonnes of fine sediment or silt into the atmosphere, and it is having an impact on the global climate system, say scientists.
![Dr Lindsey Waverton Taylor is seen attending a 3D weaving machine in the Innovation Centre at the à½à½AV.](/images/resized/600x296-0-0-1-80-Woman_in_textiles_studio_800x400_enhanced_1.jpg")
New course weaves textile innovation with sustainability
A new à½à½AV course will address a skills gap in the UK’s textile industry and ensure the future production of textiles is less harmful to our environment.
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Making plant-based meat alternatives more palatable
One of the biggest obstacles to the uptake of plant-based alternatives to meat is their very dry and astringent feel when they are eaten.
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‘Don’t overlook the plight of Antarctica’ say scientists
With world attention on recent wildfires and floods in North America, Europe and China, people should not overlook the devastating impact of climate change in Antarctica, scientists have warned.
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Higher carbon tax on luxury goods, say researchers
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.
![Three high school pupils wearing VR headsets and using VR hand controls, seated in front of a screen showing a hospital scene](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-Helix_for_Schools800by400.jpg")
Inspiring the next generation of data scientists
Excited pupils explored virtual landscapes and learned new digital skills when they visited state-of-the-art facilities at the à½à½AV.
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Rescued crayfish find new home at Bodington Pond
A rescued population of endangered white clawed crayfish that were in danger of being wiped out have been moved to the University’s Bodington Pond, where they can thrive and breed.
![Student in lab handling canister amid science facilities.](/images/resized/600x300-0-0-1-80-jadu_lab_work.jpg")
Leeds ranked 75th globally in QS World University Rankings
The University has climbed 11 places in the 2024 QS World University Rankings to 75th in the world.
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Leeds hosts global Fair Trade event
An international event aimed at establishing equity between producers and consumers was hosted by the University this week.