Top scientists call for permanent ban on high seas exploitation
Extractive activity in international waters - including fishing, seabed mining, and oil and gas exploitation - should be banned forever,...
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UK can use digital revolution to adopt a circular economy, say experts
Experts from industry, academia, and government met at the Science Museum in London this week for the launch of the...
Innovative new eel pass designs offer hope for critically endangered species
A new type of eel pass that uses natural gravel substrate rather than existing plastic alternatives has proven to be...
Electric trucks overtaking diesel on lifetime cost
Electric trucks are on course to overtake diesel equivalents on lifetime cost – and smart policies can accelerate this transition,...
Exeter’s ‘pivotal moment’ as £8.6m funding secured for low carbon heating
The University of Exeter has been awarded £8.6 million towards new heating systems that will reduce its reliance on fossil...
Exeter alumnus powers up new solar energy system for UK
A solar energy startup co-founded by an Exeter alumnus has raised £1 million to power its expansion nation-wide. GRYD Energy...
UK to host key climate gathering
The Met Office and the University of Exeter will host scientists, policy makers and business leaders for vital talks assessing...
Just 30 tree species dominate world’s most diverse savanna
Scientists have found that a mere 30 species of trees in the Cerrado – the world’s largest and most floristically...
Scottish shrimp study illuminates new potential for bait-less fishing
Fishing pots fitted with LED lights catch significantly more shrimp and fish, new research shows. In the new study, by...