Antarctic ‘greening’ at dramatic rate
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than tenfold over the last four decades, new research shows. The...
Climate change
University of Exeter plays key role at Climate Week NYC
University of Exeter researchers played a key role at Climate Week NYC. Exeter’s experts took part in multiple events –...
Understanding regional climate change is essential for effective climate adaptation policy, study finds
A greater understanding of how climate change impacts at a regional level is vital to developing effective climate policies that...
Vast ‘stranded assets’ if world continues investing in polluting industries
Continued investment in carbon-intensive industries will drastically increase the amount of “stranded assets” as the world moves to net-zero emissions,...
‘Invisible forest’ of algae thrives as ocean warms
An “invisible forest” of phytoplankton is thriving in part of our warming ocean, new research shows. Phytoplankton are tiny drifting...
Clean technology mandates can slash prices and carbon emissions to spark cascade of positive tipping points
Governments can start a global cascade of “positive tipping points” to cut prices and carbon emissions by using mandates to...
Antarctic krill can lock away similar levels of carbon as seagrass and mangroves
Small marine crustaceans are as valuable as key coastal habitats for storing carbon and should be similarly protected, according to...
Five-week voyage will explore hidden world of tiny ocean animals
Researchers on a five-week voyage will investigate the vital role of tiny animals called zooplankton in ocean ecosystems and carbon...
New Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Climate Commission is launched
A Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Climate Commission has been launched with 16 commissioners set to challenge, catalyse and convene...