Current climate policies risk catastrophic societal and economic impacts
The global economy could face a 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 unless immediate policy action on risks...
Professor Tim Lenton
Exeter secures “Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership” prize at THE awards
The University of Exeter's commitment to conducting and communicating world-leading climate research has been recognised with a prestigious award. Exeter...
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...
Climate report warns of escalating crisis & urges immediate action
Our planet’s worsening vital signs indicate a “critical and unpredictable new phase of the climate crisis” and that “decisive action...
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 –...
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...
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....
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...
Insight into one of life’s earliest ancestors revealed in new study
An international team of researchers led by the University of Bristol has shed light on Earth’s earliest ecosystem, showing that...