Science and art to combine at Exeter micro festival to highlight the issues impacting our water systems
At a time of increasing pressure on our water systems, a new microfestival will showcase environmental artists exploring the wonder...
Environment
Governments urged to fix ‘faulty radar’ in economic climate models
Economic models used by governments, central banks and investors are increasingly understating physical climate risk because they rely on assumptions...
New Ocean Equity Index launches to drive fair and inclusive ocean governance
Today marks the launch of the Ocean Equity Index (OEI), a new free tool designed to assess and promote equity...
Artificial nighttime lighting is suppressing moth activity
Moths move significantly less when exposed to artificial nighttime light, new research shows. Moths’ attraction to artificial light, such as...
Global health impacts of plastics systems could double by 2040
The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate...
Huge monkey sculpture reminds leaders in Davos not to ignore nature
A seven-metre-tall sculpture of a monkey towered over Davos last week – serving as a powerful reminder of the importance...
Strong performance for Exeter subjects in global THE rankings
Two subject areas at the University of Exeter now feature in the top 100 of the Times Higher Education World University...
Exeter research leads action to create a sustainable pharmaceutical future
Pharmaceuticals used in healthcare provide huge health and economic benefits to society, but are now found extensively as pollutants across...
Learning about public consensus on climate change does little to boost people’s support for action, study shows
Providing accurate information about the climate crisis can help to correct misperceptions about how much public support exists for action....