Faculty of Environment

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Swimmer in the Pool

Academics with their Speedos at the ready.

How experts in fluid dynamics at the University of Leeds, led by Dr Jeff Peakall helped Speedo create their new low-drag swimsuit. Read more

Durban talks should look to Leeds for inspiration COP 

COP17's climate change talks should look to the English city of Leeds for inspiration, according to research by the School of Earth and Environment. Read more

10 ways to a more sustainable world

From new innovative products and technologies to breakthrough discoveries which have informed key public policies, these '10 Ways' show how the University has had a major impact on the way we live today. Read more

UN climate talks face challenges

Prof Piers Forster comments on a new piece of research showing that at least 74% of the observed warming of the planet since 1950 has been caused by man-made factors.  Read more

How close are we to a crash-proof car?

Prof Oliver Carsten, from the world-renowned Institute for Transport Studies, is asked about the benefits of fully-automated cars of the future.
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Africa's rainforests 'more resilient' to climate change (BBC News, 06/01/12)


Dr Simon Lewis (Geography) talks about why African rainforests appear to be more resilient to climate change than the Amazon.  Read more