Last year, the University of Leeds set itself ambitious targets in order to combat the rise of greenhouse gases and reduce its carbon footprint. The commitments made no specific reference to how the University was […]
Leeds after lockdown: How more cycle routes can reduce air pollution levels
Since the start of Lockdown seven weeks ago, UK air pollution levels have dropped and bicycle sales have soared as transport and industry have been grounded to a halt amidst growing public fears of contracting […]
COVID-19 is a nightmare for the environment
In these dark times that we live in, many people have tried to find an upside to COVID-19, including the impact on the environment. This impact is undeniable. Air travel has dropped for the first […]
COVID-19: The Return of Eco-Fascism
At a time as bleak as this, it’s only natural to look for a ray of hope. For many of us, that appeared when photos surfaced on Twitter of dolphins and swans returning to canals […]
Wales Plan to Ban Single-Use Plastics from 2021
The Welsh Government have revealed plans to ban single use plastics such as plastic straws, cotton buds and plastic cutlery. The legislation, which is still required to pass through government, aims to outlaw these single-use […]
University Declared UNESCO World Heritage Site Just Two Weeks After Students Leave
Just mere weeks after campus closed, the University of Leeds campus has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A World Heritage Site is a landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]
Six-fold Increase in Polar Ice Loss, Leeds University study finds
It is estimated that the sea levels will have risen an extra 17 centimetres by 2100 as a result of Greenland and Antarctica losing ice faster than in the 1990’s. Findings, published in Nature, show […]
Leeds Clean Air Zone to Start in September
From 28th September, a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is to be implemented by Leeds City Council, which will see daily charges apply to heavily polluting vehicles for entry into the city centre. The zone is […]
6 Worst Sports for the Environment:
Image Credit- The Green Optimistic Whilst sport is hugely beneficial for both physical and mental health, some sporting activities can be harmful to the environment. Here’s a roundup of the Gryphon’s top six: Skydiving. Whilst this […]
4,600 Trees Financed by Leeds University Ecosia Installation
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 […]
The Future of Supermarket Shopping
It wasn’t long ago that you had to queue up at the till every time you wanted to get something from the supermarket, no matter how much of a rush you were in, or how […]
The Perfect Swarm
10 Plagues of Egypt Bingo is a game you just don’t want to win. East Africa is yet to tick off rivers of blood, death of firstborns and thunderstorms of hail and fire, but they […]