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...
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Climate change threatens future of banana export industry
Climate change is rapidly reducing the ability of banana producers to supply one of our favourite fruits. New research from...
More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life
Experiencing more menopausal symptoms is linked to poorer brain function and warnings signs associated with dementia in later life, according...
1,400 species found in guts of Asian hornets
A study of Asian hornets has found about 1,400 different species in their guts. University of Exeter researchers tested Asian...
Major new project aims to improve climate models with historical data
How can climate history help us create a more accurate picture of the future climate? A major European consortium, consisting...
Climate change: AMOC likely to withstand future warming
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) – a major transporter of heat to the north Atlantic and northwestern Europe –...
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...
Turtles change nesting patterns in response to climate change
New research shows that turtles are responding to climate change by nesting earlier. Researchers monitoring nesting green and loggerhead turtles...
Early warning of climate tipping points funded by ARIA
A team led by the University of Exeter has been awarded £5 million by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency...