Emphasising the need for energy independence could change the views of climate deniers, study says
Emphasising the need for energy independence and environmental stewardship could help to change people’s minds about the climate crisis, a...
Environment
Rising seas will devastate coastal habitats
Research published today in Nature warns that rising seas will devastate coastal habitats. The study uses evidence that dates back...
Pioneering new designs for net-zero fishing vessels
A new report from Fisheries Innovation & Sustainability (FIS) marks a significant step towards understanding the requirements for a net-zero...
Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot
A remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to call for a...
Learn how to embrace a “slow fashion” lifestyle at Exeter British Science Festival event
People can learn how to embrace a “slow fashion” lifestyle and try traditional textile and sewing skills at a British...
Bats feast as insects migrate through Pyrenees
Bats gather to feast as nocturnal insects fly through mountain passes in the Pyrenees each autumn, new research shows. University...
University of Exeter secures £1.6m to support decarbonisation of the fashion and textile industry
The University of Exeter has today been awarded £1.6m in funding for a new project led by Professor Tamara Galloway,...
New Antarctic extremes ‘virtually certain’ as world warms
Extreme events in Antarctica such as ocean heatwaves and ice loss will almost certainly become more common and more severe,...
Managing domestic and wildcats is likely to remain fraught, new research warns
Current efforts to protect and restore native biodiversity is being threatened by difficulties in identifying wild and domestic cats, and...