Climate scenario models in financial services significantly underestimate climate risk
The financial services sector must act urgently to effectively consider and embed the impact of climate change into its risk...
Environment
Amazon dolphins at risk from fishing, dams and dredging
Amazon river dolphins are under threat from fishing and proposed new dams and dredging, research shows. Scientists used satellite tags...
When is migration successful adaptation to climate change?
A new study by an international team from Africa, Asia and Europe has put forward three criteria for evaluating the...
Light pollution confuses coastal woodlouse
Artificial night-time light confuses a colour-changing coastal woodlouse, new research shows. The sea slater is an inch-long woodlouse that lives...
‘Marine identity’ endorsed as part of UN Ocean Decade
New research into the concept of “marine identity” has been officially endorsed as part of the UN Ocean Decade, after...
Scientists want your view on watching nature through the window
Watching nature through the window might have many benefits – and researchers want you to share your view. To take...
Pioneering project to help drive UK’s commitment to reach Net Zero receives £2 million funding boost
A pioneering project, called ‘AI for Net Zero’ and led by experts from the University of Exeter, has received £2...
Exeter ranked first globally for action on Clean Water in THE Impact Rankings 2023
The University of Exeter has secured top spot globally for its pioneering research, action and commitment towards clean water and...
A just world on a safe planet: First study quantifying Earth System Boundaries
Humans are taking colossal risks with the future of civilisation and everything that lives on Earth, a new study published...