MBE for Exeter climate scientist
An Exeter researcher has been appointed MBE in the New Year Honours List. Professor Peter Stott, of the University of...
Global Systems Institute
Positive tipping points must be triggered to solve climate crisis
Positive tipping points must be triggered if we are to avoid the severe consequences of damaging Earth system tipping points,...
Exeter experts give verdict on COP28 deal
University of Exeter researchers have responded to the deal agreed today at the COP28 climate change conference. The deal contains...
Focus on people to boost Africa’s climate resilience
Investments in Africa’s infrastructure can make people and communities far more resilient to the threats posed by climate change, a...
Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate
The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points – and progress towards positive tipping...
Fossil CO2 emissions at record high in 2023
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have risen again in 2023 – reaching record levels, according to new research from...
Consensus needed on when global warming reaches 1.5°C
Writing in the journal Nature ahead of COP28, a team of Met Office scientists has emphasised that – surprisingly –...
University of Exeter to highlight key threats and opportunities at COP28
The University of Exeter will be highlighting key climate threats – and opportunities to move towards a sustainable future –...
Aging societies become vulnerable
Societies become increasingly fragile over their lifetime, according to research by scientists from Europe, China, and the USA published in...