Extinction Rebellion Leeds, Kill the Bill Leeds and the COP26 Coalition protest against Leeds Bradford Airport expansion and the Policing and Sentencing Bill outside Leeds Magistrates Court.
The Climate Crisis: COP26 or Cop out?
With COP26 underway, debut writer Toby Chapman explores the recent developments in climate change policy. How far will states go to maximise the safety of others?
Climate activists to march on Light Night Leeds ahead of COP26
A group of nine Spanish climate activists will reach Leeds on Friday, as part of their nearly 1000 km hike across the UK. Starting in Portsmouth and ending in Glasgow, Marcha-a-Glasgow aims to reach the […]
Greta Thunberg: “You are never too small to make a difference”
“Is the microphone on? Is it really on? Is my English ok? Because I’m beginning to wonder.”
Magnetic fossils tell the tale of Earth’s climate history
New research has found magnetically-charged rocks which may be able to tell us about our past climate…
Climate change wields effects on population health
Ever since the industrial revolution, the Earth’s temperature has been continually increasing, having risen by over 1°C globally between the 1850s and today. As the world continues to economically develop, climate change is becoming more […]
Why ESG investing needs to become the New Norm
With the proliferation of phenomena such as climate change and inequality Ben Harris, a Leeds Finsights analyst, explains why investors need to take into consideration the environmental, social, and governance impact of their investments.
Does an increase in sustainable business signal hope for the future?
Over the last decade, environmental awareness has massively increased. A rise in media coverage and the growth of environmentalist groups has ensured that more and more people have begun adjusting their everyday habits in an […]
How green are meat substitutes?
Catherine Upex looks at the statistics and investigates how environmentally friendly meat alternatives really are…
The Bezos Earth Fund: Saving the climate or saving face?
Eve Clark looks at who has been selected to receive the funding from the Bezos Earth Fund, and what the venture represents.
Climate Change or Natural Events?: The apparent increase in hurricanes and earthquakes
As hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes make their way around the globe just as they do every year, Hollie Tuffnell contemplates the relationship human activities have with climate change.
Combating climate change: the farming industry
Climate change is, and will be, the toughest challenge of our generation. In recent months, Coronavirus has taken centre stage on all media outlets and reports on global warming have been on the back burner. […]