Scientists develop ‘floating scarecrow’ to protect threatened seabirds
New research has shown that a “floating scarecrow” developed by UK-based scientists and a repurposed bird-scaring kite can help save...
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Major survey reveals public support for UK nature recovery
A major new survey reveals broad public support for policies to protect and restore nature in the UK. Researchers surveyed...
New ‘genetic tools’ could protect UK’s pollinators
Scientists aim to develop “genetic tools” that could protect the UK's pollinators from population collapse. Pollinators face mounting pressure from...
As El Niño looms, study finds rapid growth in climate extremes are hitting an unexpected region of the Amazon hardest
The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast and important indigenous territories, was...
The new tipping points playbook: The Earthshot Prize and the University of Exeter reveal how to make environmental repair unstoppable
Landmark new research from The Earthshot Prize and the University of Exeter’s Green Futures Solutions team, published today, reveals 51...
UK subsidies for land-based seafood farming would boost tree-planting policy
Subsidies for emerging technology that allows seafood to be produced on land would boost the UK’s food security as well...
Pioneering research institute to celebrate 10th anniversary
Researchers, policymakers and business leaders will gather in Exeter next week for the 10th anniversary of a world leading research centre committed to tackling...
Climate adaptation is ‘social challenge’ – new report
A new report from ACCESS and the Government Office for Science demonstrates that climate adaptation is not only a technical...
Food labelling combined with higher prices for carbon-intensive foods could help reduce UK greenhouse gases by 5%, while generating social welfare gains
Economists say labelling supermarket food to show its environmental impact, in combination with taxing the most carbon-intensive items, could slash...