Polar climate change could amplify global health risks, study warns
Climate change in Earth’s polar regions is emerging as an under-recognised driver of global health risks, with consequences reaching far...
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy
Green glory as University wins national sustainability awards
An inspirational geography scholar, a student ambassador driving positive change, and the University’s commitment to honest and transparent reporting have...
Exeter astrophysicist awarded prestigious French Academy of Science medal
A University of Exeter academic has been awarded a prestigious science award in France in recognition of her pioneering research into the structure...
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...
‘Resilience Science Must-Knows’: Landmark report shows how decision makers can manage global crises
As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience – the ability to live...
Exeter expands scientific collaboration in the Emirates
A partnership on a potentially world-leading marine research centre and a new collaborative geology degree that will create new educational pathways...
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...