What should the new UK government do about the climate emergency?
University of Exeter researchers have commented on what the new UK government should do in response to the climate emergency....
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Marine development should account for social impacts on coastal communities
Marine development in the UK and internationally is not currently sufficiently considering the wide range of social impacts for coastal...
Trout in mine-polluted rivers are genetically ‘isolated’
Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically “isolated” from other trout,...
New funding for ‘mini-projects’ to make fashion sustainable
A new network will offer grants of up to £100,000 for “mini-projects” to make sustainable fashion a reality. Future Fibres...
Young whale’s journey highlights threats facing ocean animals
A young whale’s journey across the Mediterranean highlights the many threats facing ocean animals, researchers say. Scientists from Greenpeace and...
British shellfish and seaweed farms could provide valuable habitats for coastal fish species, according to new research
Shellfish and seaweed farming offer potentially sustainable food sources and are increasingly recognised for their additional environmental benefits, but research...
Plastic pollution can kill variety of ocean embryos
High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research shows. Scientists...
Posthumous honorary degree for whale research pioneer Ken Balcomb
The life and work of Ken Balcomb, who founded the Center for Whale Research (CWR), has been recognised with a...
Deep parts of Great Barrier Reef ‘insulated’ from global warming – for now
Some deeper areas of the Great Barrier Reef are insulated from harmful heatwaves – but that protection will be lost...