Global South cities lack cooling green spaces
Cities in the Global South are more exposed to extreme heat because they lack cooling green spaces, new research shows....
Climate change
‘Overshoot myth’ risks catastrophic global warming
The idea that we can “overshoot” global warming targets then fix the problem with technology is a dangerous myth, scientists...
Forest restoration can boost people, nature and climate simultaneously
Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests. Restoring forests is often...
Mature forests vital in fight against climate change
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change – extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from...
Warming stops tiny organisms working together
Hotter conditions prevent two tiny organisms working together for mutual benefit, new research shows. University of Exeter scientists studied a...
UK should avoid rush to air-con as temperatures rise
The UK needs coordinated plans to stop a rush for air conditioning as temperatures rise, experts say. Overheating is already...
Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens
Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say. With significant migration expected – and...
What should the new UK government do about the climate emergency?
University of Exeter researchers have commented on what the new UK government should do in response to the climate emergency....
Exeter academic to advise authors of Coldplay report on live music and climate change
Leading University of Exeter climate scientist Professor Richard Betts MBE has joined the advisory committee for a major new study...