Overshoot: What does it mean to exceed and return to global warming of 1.5°C?
Many national and corporate climate targets seek to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Yet, global warming continues to increase. This...
Professor Richard Betts
Climate change made severe UK fires in 2022 six times more likely
New research shows that the damaging fires during the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave were made at least six times more...
Dry years fuel UK peatland fire carbon emissions
A new study has revealed that as our springs and summers get hotter and drier, the UK wildfire season is...
Exeter researchers comment on COP29
University of Exeter researchers have responded to the outcomes of the COP29 climate change conference. Held in Baku, Azerbaijan, organisers...
Top scientists call for political leadership to tackle the climate crisis
A guide to help parliamentarians understand and respond to the challenges of climate change will be launched today (Wednesday) in...
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 –...
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...
Exeter experts to speak at Glastonbury
Three University of Exeter climate experts will speak at this year’s Glastonbury Festival. Professor Richard Betts MBE, Professor Tim Lenton...
Exeter experts give verdict on COP28 deal
University of Exeter researchers have responded to the deal agreed today at the COP28 climate change conference. The deal contains...