Read our article published in Nature Water about what has made our Yorkshire Integrated Catchment Solutions Programme @yorkshireicasp.bsky.social such a success. Free access here: rdcu.be/eHWAM @springernature.com @researchleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social

Did you know we offer an MSc course in Sustainable Food Systems and Food Security? The course offers an interdisciplinary and holistic systems-thinking approach to understand and evaluate the complexity of the food system. 👇

New blog by Ankitha Manohar, PhD student @universityofleeds.bsky.social During recent fieldwork in the Philippines, Ankitha used GFEI funds to give local communities disposable cameras to document their meals and tell their individual food stories. Read her reflections: medium.com/globalfoodle...

📢 ICYMI New, independent analysis by the @universityofleeds.bsky.social found that location restrictions on products high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) in supermarkets, have led to a reduction in sales of unhealthy food 🛒 www.leeds.ac.uk/research-32/... @foodscileeds.bsky.social

Using 10 years of satellite data from CryoSat-2, researchers have discovered 85 new subglacial lakes hidden beneath Earth's biggest ice mass. This discovery will help shape understanding of ice sheet dynamics and global sea level rise. @esa.int @envleeds.bsky.social www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

The Philosophical Transactions of The @royalsociety.org B issue on ‘Transforming terrestrial food systems for human and planetary health’ was published today. It includes a paper co-authored by Prof Pippa Chapman & Dr Ruth Wade. 👇

Congratulations to Dr Declan Finney, who has been named as one of @ukri.org’s Future Leaders Fellows! 👏 He'll lead research into the use of drones for cloud observation and weather forecasting as part of the prestigious fellowship. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Wednesday 15th October, 12.00-12.40 pm Speaker: Dr Mapenzie Tauzie Title: 'Negotiating Empowerment: Exploring how women balance agriculture, household responsibilities and social networks in rural Malawi' Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-eve... 👇

"A fantastic resource to lead research, knowledge exchange and teaching activities in future-proofing farming systems." Dr Ruth Wade, School of Biology The University farm is one of 10 in Europe to become a hub for climate research. bit.ly/3VeXnfR @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social

🚦 Today, our team was proud to take part in the Vision Zero Conference organised by Leeds City Council at Millennium Square. 🎤 Yue Yang presented our The Road Safety Trust–funded project "Autistic Children Matter" (led by Yee Mun Lee) @envleeds.bsky.social, @universityofleeds.bsky.social

In their new book, Professors Carolyn Snell and Lucie Middlemiss explore what a just climate future could look like. 👐🌍 Why is it so important to recognise the impact of net zero on communities, and how could we achieve it equitably? Read more: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/just-climate...

Why should the UK Government prioritise e-bike incentives over discounts on cars? Dr Noel Cass writes in @uk.theconversation.com. theconversation.com/subsidising-...

Izzy, our seasonal field worker, has had a busy summer helping us with baseline habitat and species monitoring. She's also sent us some great video clips...the first is a badger...

A new study warns that the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change – @piersforster.bsky.social and Debbie Rosen explain the evidence in @uk.theconversation.com. theconversation.com/only-3-years...

1/2. One of our favourite aspects of our work (after ticks and bad weather) is collaborating and sharing knowledge with other projects. This week we enjoyed a visit to the @rspb.bsky.social reserve at Campfield Marsh hosted by Dan, one of wardens there. @leedsleaf.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social

How can we effectively reduce emissions? We have a new paper out in Energy Research & Social Science, led by @melaniepichler.bsky.social‬, with @simonegingrich.bsky.social, @n-roux.bsky.social, ‪ @dominikwiedenhofer.bsky.social @bokusec.bsky.social,‬ @envleeds.bsky.social 1/9 tinyurl.com/ytm2zd9m

Well done to @luciemidd.bsky.social and @profmarkdavis.bsky.social, who were awarded Best Paper by Energy Research & Social Science! 👏 Their paper investigates how social relations impact public decision-making and action around energy use. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

In a new international collaboration with the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Professor Jon Lovett explores the 'Ecology of the Sacred': traditional socio-ecological systems that are helping communities adapt to climate change. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/geography/ne...

Sarah Oakes, @leverhulme.ac.uk -funded researcher, writes about her participatory research with Quechua farming communities in the Peruvian Andes, exploring bioculture, heritage, and climate adaptation. 🥔 environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

How can data help improve #safety in #parks? With @westyorkshireca.bsky.social, @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social & @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social, Fran Pontin & team are using evidence to tackle #WomenAndGirls’ safety concerns in Bradford parks. Funded by Research England PSF youtu.be/jy-0h3yZ8P4?...

A recent study authored by Dr Ed Keavney found that microplastics are present up to 10cm below the sea floor in the Whittard Canyon. This shows there are multiple underwater processes transporting and burying microplastics, not only turbidity currents. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

🌍 How can communities be better supported to take #ClimateAction? The Leeds team, with Otley 2030 & @climateactionleeds.bsky.social, examined how local #hubs can boost climate efforts & enrich lives. Funded by Research England PSF. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQhD... @ukri.org @envleeds.bsky.social

Do you love films and care about the environment? You can take part in an extraordinary event coming to Leeds to celebrate the importance of peatlands – BogFilmFest. environment.leeds.ac.uk/events/event...

I’m delighted to share that our new paper is now out in @natclimate.nature.com! Our long-term, monthly Antarctic-wide dataset of surface meltwater shows that the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is becoming increasingly prone to surface meltwater ponding.

New fossils reveal the collapse of tropical forests during Earth’s “Great Dying” event 252 million years ago, was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming which followed, according to new @envleeds.bsky.social research. www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

How can #SocialHousing be reimagined in #Manchester? Stuart Hodkinson shares work with Manchester Social Housing Commission — gathering evidence for practical, sustainable and affordable housing reform. Funded by the ESRC IAA. @lssi.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social youtu.be/x6W1Awtl0us

We wrote a short piece for @uk.theconversation.com on the pitfalls of current industrial policy—and how it can be reconfigured to be fit for an era of polycrises. With @jasonhickel.bsky.social & @sebmang.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social @icta-uab.bsky.social theconversation.com/climate-conf...

A net-zero UK is possible by 2050, says a new report by @thecccuk.bsky.social, but the government must commit to making it happen. Professor @piersforster.bsky.social says: "It’s very important that our country steps up to deliver our commitments." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The home food environment is key to children's health. PhD researcher Rui Ma explored the home food environment in Northern China with parents and children, finding that children's preferences and the influence of grandparents play key roles. Read more: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Professor Jon Lovett took part in a series of partnership activities in Indonesia as part of the country’s net-zero knowledge network. Discussions related to energy, resilience, and the country's new capital city. environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/news...

🏭 methane is the second largest contributor to human-induced climate change. Professor @janselby.bsky.social has been awarded funding for a 5-year research study that aims to have transformative impacts on global methane and climate policies & practices. Read more: www.leeds.ac.uk/main-index/n...

The first evidence-based probiotics guide has been released, helping healthcare professionals choose the best products for their patients. 💊 Professor Kieran Tuohy collaborated on the guide, which was led by @uniofreading.bsky.social. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Earlier this month, international water researchers came together at the University of Leeds to create solutions to global water challenges. The event helped to develop a shared vision for sustainable water quality management on a global scale. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

How can we make food production cleaner? In our recent blog, we talk with Dr Paola Sakai @paola-sakai.bsky.social about her project, Food for Our Own Good. 🔗 Read the full post here: geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk/news/food-fo...

Scientists have used clues locked into tree rings to reveal major changes in the Amazon’s rainfall cycle over the last 40 years, which show that wet seasons are getting wetter and dry seasons drier. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

The Environmental Audit Committee has published a report on the UK and the Antarctic Environment, supported by evidence from Professor Anna Hogg and Dr Ben Wallis. It makes strategic recommendations to the government to protect the Antarctic environment. environment.leeds.ac.uk/faculty/news...

We're thrilled to share that Professor Natasha Merat has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours! She has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to future transport systems. 👏 environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

We were ring barking on our volunteer day at the weekend. This will create some fantastic standing dead wood habitat, as well as removing some non-native trees. Great to have some new faces along as well as the regulars. Thanks everyone! @envleeds.bsky.social @leedsleaf.bsky.social

Knowledge syntheses are urgently needed for many climate change topics/questions. We provide guidance for producing robust, transparent, reproducible, inclusive and timely syntheses @priestleycentre.bsky.social @envleeds.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Day 8 of #30DaysWild: City centre birding. We took a quick trip to town on our bikes yesterday morning to watch the Peregrine Falcons at the University of Leeds (sustainability.leeds.ac.uk/peregrines). This is the adult female. @envleeds.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social

In case you missed Dr Rory Padfield's webinar last week, you can now catch up with it on YouTube. Watch ''Food on Film': Community-led film making in the context of Bradford food' 👉 youtu.be/_jkN8ww_D2E?... 👇

Last month, pupils from Millom School joined @hardknottforest.bsky.social to learn about practical conservation and nature-friendly farming. They planted trees and wildflowers, set up cameras to observe wildlife, and worked with local farmers. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

GFEI spotlight: Dr Shivani Singhal is a Research Fellow in the @earthandenvleeds.bsky.social Her research focuses on a just shift to net-zero in livestock farming. Shivani explores how the transition must balance multiple values & inequitable power to ensure fairness for people & nature. 1/5

We're proud to say that the Faculty of Environment has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Silver certification by @advancehe.bsky.social, in recognition of its commitment to gender equality. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

A new species of giant tree has been found in the Amazon Rainforest and named after the School of Geography's Professor Oliver Phillips. Professor Phillips writes about the tree and why this naming is such a touching honour: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Ten academics from @foodscileeds.bsky.social are within the small group of experts that make up the top 2% of global researchers cited by @stanforduniversity.bsky.social. Find out more about their leading research: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

As part of the geothermal campus project, Dr Adam Booth @geophysics-adam.bsky.social and colleagues explore the potential of novel distributed acoustic and temperature sensing methods.  Learn more🔗https://geosolutions.leeds.ac.uk/news/fibre-optic-distributed-sensing/

Last month, the School of Food Science and Nutrition held its inaugural Nutrition Health Fair with its MSc Nutrition students. There were food tasting opportunities, leaflets, and competitions for the visitors—all developed by the students. Read more: environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

Last month, @esa.int launched its Biomass mission to scan forest canopies and measure their carbon stores. It's supported by @forestplots.bsky.social, which partners with expert forest scientists to verify the satellite data from the ground. environment.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...