Last month, the University of Leeds left Google behind, switching its default search engine to Ecosia. This web browser uses ad revenue to fund tree planting and environmental projects across the globe. In the short […]
University of Leeds Becomes First Russell Group University to Install ‘Ecosia’ Search Engine
At the start of term, on Monday the 27th of January, Leeds will have become the first Russell Group University to install the ‘Ecosia’ search engine across all campus computers. Following a successful student-run campaign […]
Student Edition: How To Be More Environmentally Friendly in 2020
Buy a Reusable Bottle The first step to reducing your plastic use should definitely be buying a reusable water bottle. As students it’s important to stay hydrated whilst studying, especially when in the library for […]
Ecosia – A Better Search Engine for a Better University?
Here’s a question: Should the University of Leeds and Leeds University Union Adopt ‘Ecosia’ as the Default Search Engine on all their computer and devices? With LUU’s ‘Better University Forum’ taking place tonight, a hot […]
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE – Ecosia: is this the way to end deforestation?
For obvious reasons, the issues surrounding deforestation will not vanish overnight. With Ecosia, though, the problem could shrink faster than the forests have. Ecosia is the search engine that claims to plant trees through searches. […]