Global CO2 emissions from forest fires increase by 60%
A major new study reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from forest fires have surged by 60% globally since 2001,...
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Artificial nests boost penguin breeding success, but there’s no one-size-fits-all design
Artificial nests can boost the breeding success of endangered African penguins – but different designs are more effective at different...
Exeter’s circular economy experts contribute to government roadmap to tackle NHS waste
Exeter’s pioneering work on creating a circular economy for medical devices has been instrumental to a new government strategy on...
Top scientists call for political leadership to tackle the climate crisis
A guide to help parliamentarians understand and respond to the challenges of climate change will be launched today (Wednesday) in...
Universities of Exeter and Khorfakkan sign new agreement to increase marine biology research and education
The University of Exeter has signed a significant new agreement with the University of Khorfakkan, designed to increase research and...
New temperatures in two thirds of key tropical forest
Two thirds of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in tropical forests are experiencing new temperature conditions as our climate changes, research...
Exeter experts awarded prestigious Institute of Physics medals
Two world-leading researchers from the University of Exeter's Physics and Astronomy department have received prestigious national awards in recognition of...
Solar industry at ‘critical juncture’ with circular economy crucial to government target
A new report on the solar industry warns ‘the time is now’ to implement circular economy measures that help it...
UK has glaring national security blind spot for climate threats, new report finds
An assessment of climate threats to UK national security has highlighted climate tipping points as a severely overlooked danger, according...