Dry years fuel UK peatland fire carbon emissions
A new study has revealed that as our springs and summers get hotter and drier, the UK wildfire season is...
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Turtles change nesting patterns in response to climate change
New research shows that turtles are responding to climate change by nesting earlier. Researchers monitoring nesting green and loggerhead turtles...
Early warning of climate tipping points funded by ARIA
A team led by the University of Exeter has been awarded £5 million by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency...
Scientists advise against carbon offsetting
More than two dozen scientists are urging the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) not to allow companies to use carbon...
Peatlands are dangerously under-protected worldwide
A new study reveals that peatlands – a vital carbon store – are dangerously under-protected, putting the global climate at...
Under-sea mountains are key ‘hubs’ for sharks
Under-sea mountains are key locations for predators – with 41 times more sharks than the open ocean, new research shows....
Restoring wildlife areas in wealthy nations could drive extinctions in species-rich regions, experts warn
Some efforts to preserve or rewild natural habitats are shifting harmful land use to other parts of the world –...
Exeter students burst bubble-making world record
Two University of Exeter physics students believe they have broken the world record for making the longest lasting bubble. Third-year...
University of Exeter Business School makes progress in QS International Trade Rankings 2025
The University of Exeter Business School climbed two places to 15th in the world in the latest QS ranking for international...