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Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Centre @vp-centre.bsky.social · 3d

Join us for our upcoming webinar “Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience”, which will explore findings from @dralimalik.bsky.social's (@lawatleeds.bsky.social) and Dr Anna Matczak's (THUAS) projects.

📅 13 November
🕛 12pm-1pm
📍 Online

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Webinar: Policing, climate vulnerabilities and pathways of resilience

This webinar will examine projects about how police and partner agencies are preparing for, responding to, and adapting to climate change.

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 2d

Priestley member Dr @jimmcquaid.bsky.social is quoted in an article by BBC news responding to claims that a proposed Lincolnshire poultry farm would emit PM2.5 pollution comparable to the M25. McQuaid deemed the comparison reasonable, warning of health risks
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Toynton chicken farm 'will pollute air like M25' report claims

Villagers say they are

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Carly Reddington @drcarlyreddington.bsky.social · 5d

Forest clearing in South-east Asia [is associated with] more heat-related deaths than in other tropical places 🌳🌡️
🔗https://str.sg/KXHH

Forest clearing in South-east Asia causes more heat-related deaths than in other tropical places

Each year, 15,680 rural residents die of heat-related complications worsened by deforestation. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 8d

Priestley Director Piers Forster is quoted in an article by @cleantechnica.bsky.social welcoming Pope Leo’s climate advocacy, stating that small steps and statements from influential figures can help shift public and political momentum toward environmental action.
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Pope Leo Speaks About Climate Change. Is Anyone Listening? - CleanTechnica

Building on the actions of his predecessor, Pope Leo this week called for all humans to care for the Earth that sustains us all.

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Global Food and Environment Institute @globalfoodleeds.bsky.social · 10d

Throughout October, we are spotlighting some of the ways our researchers are supporting agroecological transitions in Africa.

Agroecology enhances food production resilience to extreme weather events & pest infestations, and improves biodiversity, soil health & nutritional properties of foods.
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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 10d

Have you noticed that the increasing number of cars in Leeds is causing an impact on health, wellbeing and safety across the city?

Priestley member and Professor of Transport Governance @gregmarsden-leeds.bsky.social is spearheading the “Car When We Need It” experiment in response
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Leeds households encouraged to sign up for car sharing experiment

Families, friends and neighbours across Leeds are being invited to join forces and take part in a three-week experiment exploring different ways to access cars without needing to own them.

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 11d

Priestley member Professor Oliver Phillips and University of Leeds lecturer Professor Timothy Baker have co-authored research that has found the biggest trees in the Amazon are growing larger and more numerous due to climate change.

Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 16d

Study shows big trees in Amazon more climate-resistant than previously believed

But while Amazon rainforest is a key ally in struggle to stabilise the climate, it remains under threat from fires and deforestation

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 12d

⏰ Applications are now open to be a Priestley Climate Scholar!
No matter your discipline, if you’re a Uni of Leeds PhD student researching something related to climate, we want you to apply!
For more info and how to apply, visit the Priestley Centre website: climate.leeds.ac.uk/learn-with-u...

How to Apply - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

The Priestley Climate Scholars programme is open to a maximum of 10 new postgraduate students per year (20 scholars in total), and requires commitment and engagement to benefit from leadership, engage...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 15d

Hey Jenn! Please drop an email asking about this to the contact at the bottom of the event page 😊

Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for the inaugural lecture of Professor @viktoriaspaiser.bsky.social
Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat
🗓️ 16:00–17:00, Wed 15 Oct
📍 Liberty Building, Uni of Leeds
Explore climate tipping points & the power of collective action. All welcome!
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Select tickets – "Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat": A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Professor Viktoria Spaiser – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds

"Facing Accelerating Climate Change Threat": A Faculty Inaugural Lecture by Professor Viktoria Spaiser – Liberty Building (Moot Court) LT (1.28), University of Leeds, Wed 15 Oct 2025 - We are delighte...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 18d

We're thrilled by this exciting new flagship institute at the University of Leeds!

Attend Leeds Institute for Societal Futures' launch event to gain insight into interdisciplinary research on societal progress, inequalities and global challenges.

Leeds Institute for Societal Futures @societal.bsky.social · 19d

Join us - launch event of Leeds Institute for Societal Futures. Bringing key stakeholders together to find solutions to some of society's most urgent challenges.

🗓️29/9/25, 3-5pm
📍University of Leeds
🔗Register bit.ly/46dcU54

#Leeds #InstituteForSocietalFutures #LISF @universityofleeds.bsky.social

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 19d

🌊 85 new subglacial lakes detected below Antarctica!

Priestley member Sally Wilson, a @universityofleeds.bsky.social PHD student, has led researchers to discover an increased number of known active subglacial lakes below Antarctica by more than half to 231.
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85 new subglacial lakes detected below Antarctica - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Using a decade of satellite data, University of Leeds researchers have identified 85 previously unknown lakes several kilometres under the frozen surface surrounding the South Pole.

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · 23d

🌍We're thrilled to share that Piers Forster, Director of the Priestley Centre, is heading to New York Climate Week next week to speak on contrails, carbon markets, and the 1.5°C challenge.

Follow for updates about this global collaboration!

#ClimateWeekNYC #PriestleyCentre #UniOfLeeds

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Sep 10

🚜The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test & accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods

It will be one of 10 farms across Europe aiming to reduce their carbon footprint by 55% over the next 5 years

Read the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/univers...

University farm to halve carbon footprint for new research project - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

The University of Leeds farm is to become a pioneering research station to test and accelerate climate-smart agricultural methods. The site, which is located between Leeds and York, will be one of 10 ...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Sep 9

📢 Dr Lone Nerup Sorensen will be presenting a case study at the International Universities Climate Alliance 'Truth in Transition: Universities and the Climate-Policy Interface' online global dialogue session on Thursday 25 September.

Register now: universitiesforclimate.org/event/truth-...

Truth in Transition: Universities and the Climate-Policy Interface | International Universities Climate Alliance

Hosted by the International Universities Climate Alliance, the September Global Thematic Dialogue will consider the interface between universities and climate-policy. How effectively are universities ...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 We're hiring again!

We're looking for Climate Evidence Unit Researchers (3 posts) to help us translate existing research into evidence, projects & outputs that maximise climate ambition and action

📍 Based at the University of Leeds
📅 Apply by: 15 Sept 2025
🔗 jobs.leeds.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 27

New research led by Dr Carly Reddington and Professor Dominick Spracklen in the School of Earth and Environment, shows that deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions.

Read the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/defores...

Deforestation may cause over a third of heat-related deaths in tropical regions - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Deforestation in tropical countries could contribute to increased deaths from heat exposure in nearby populations, new research has shown. Published today in the journal Nature Climate Change, the res...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 14

Available from Bristol University Press here: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/just-climate...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 14

If we are to meet ‘Net Zero’ targets, both climate policies and our daily lives require significant change. This book takes a deep dive into the ways families and communities are, or could be, impacted by the implementation of climate policy.

Read more: www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/08/12/a...

A just climate future for Jim and beyond - Transforming Society

Carolyn Snell and Lucie Middlemiss, authors of 'Just Climate Futures', argue that while Net Zero policies are vital for tackling climate change, they must be shaped around everyday realities and socia...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 14

📚Publication day! Congratulations to @luciemidd.bsky.social and @prof-carolynsnell.bsky.social on the publication of their new book 'Just Climate Futures: Integrating Social Inclusion Into the Net Zero Transition’ (@brisunipress.bsky.social)

#NetZero #TransformingSociety #PublicationDay

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 12

📰 Read the Climate Evidence Unit reports exploring the themes of just transitions and co-benefits in more detail:
1️⃣ What workers want: Conditions for a fair and just transition in the UK climate.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/cli...
2️⃣ Realising co-benefits of climate action climate.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/cli...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 12

🎙 New podcast episode: Can climate action build a better economy, society and environment?

Alice Garvey and Professor Jason Lowe join @jrbarrett.bsky.social to discuss this on our Climate Evidence to Action podcast.

🎧 Listen now: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gs2at...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Aug 5

Local Climate Bonds (LCBs) present an innovative approach for local authorities to fund green projects. Between crowdfunding and institutional investments, the total amount raised recently passed an incredible £30 million. 🌳
climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/climate...

Climate crowdfunding initiative hits £30 million milestone - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Citizens have crowdfunded £15 million for local green projects in just five years, with institutional investors recently committing an additional £16 million to an innovative funding initiative. Co-cr...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Jul 31

New research from Dr Greta Dargie in the School of Geography shows that tropical peatlands in the Congo, that act as a massive global carbon store, are over twice as old as previously thought!

Read the full story ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/news/worlds-...

World’s largest tropical peatlands revealed to be more than 40,000 years old - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

A peatland complex in the Congo Basin which is known to be a globally important carbon store is twice as old as previously thought, according to a new scientific study. An international team of resear...

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Priestley Centre for Climate Futures @priestleycentre.bsky.social · Jul 30

A new report from our Climate Evidence Unit reviews the research and makes five recommendations to ensure that co-benefits are realised more consistently and that negative trade-offs are minimised.

Find out more and access the report ➡️ climate.leeds.ac.uk/our-work/cli...

Realising co-benefits of climate action - Priestley Centre for Climate Futures

Authored by Jason Lowe and Sam Betts-Davies in June 2025. Download or view the full report: Realising co-benefits of climate action Download the Annex to the report Summary Co-benefits of climate acti...

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