Fossil fuel CO2 emissions hit record high in 2025
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are projected to rise by 1.1% in 2025 – reaching a record high, according...
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University researchers ranked among the most influential in the world
Scientists at the University of Exeter have been ranked among the most influential and respected in the world according to...
Peatlands project wins prestigious ERC grant
A project studying the impact of climate change on peatlands has won a prestigious Synergy Grant from the European Research...
Solar radiation modification could reduce global temperatures but is no substitute for reducing emissions, says Royal Society
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally,...
How might Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ affect British Isles’ weather?
How might Arctic sea-ice loss affect the British Isles’ weather? That is the question a team of researchers from the...
Land carbon sinks cannot keep up, while rising temperatures spread disease and threaten incomes – report warns
The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has...
2023 ocean heatwave ‘unprecedented but not unexpected’
The June 2023 heatwave in northern European seas was “unprecedented but not unexpected”, new research shows. During the heatwave, temperatures...
Region’s talented young mathematicians honoured for their research into the world’s most pressing problems
Some of the South West’s most talented young mathematicians have been honoured for their research into key global issues and...
Two Exeter climate researchers on King’s Birthday Honours List
Two University of Exeter climate researchers have been included in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Professor Peter Cox has been...