Electric vehicles to pass two thirds of global car sales by 2030
Global electric vehicle (EV) sales are on track to meet or outpace even the most ambitious net-zero timelines and could...
Environment
Public vote launched to choose new Exeter city climate mural
Members of the public have the chance to choose a stunning piece of climate-inspired street art to become part of...
Extreme El Niño weather saw South America’s forest carbon sink switch off
Tropical forests in South America lose their ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere when conditions become exceptionally hot and...
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...
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...