Solar radiation modification could reduce global temperatures but is no substitute for reducing emissions, says Royal Society
Techniques to reflect an additional small portion of sunlight back into space could help cool the planet if deployed globally, but they cannot address the full range of climate impacts or replace emission cuts, according to a Royal Society briefing….
How might Arctic ‘tug-of-war’ affect British Isles’ weather?
How might Arctic sea-ice loss affect the British Isles’ weather? That is the question a team of researchers from the University of Exeter and the Met Office have been investigating. The team found a considerable influence of Arctic sea ice…
‘Resilience Science Must-Knows’: Landmark report shows how decision makers can manage global crises
As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience – the ability to live and develop with change and crises – must now be placed at the heart of global decision making. Resilience Science…
Angling best practices are essential to promote shark survival
Most sharks in UK waters survive catch-and-release fishing when angling best practices are followed, according to a new study. University of Exeter researchers, working with partners, tagged almost 70 blue, porbeagle and tope sharks caught in recreational fishing in the…
Land carbon sinks cannot keep up, while rising temperatures spread disease and threaten incomes – report warns
The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has weakened their capacity, a new report warns. Nature-based carbon removal projects are also at risk; climate change is further undermining…
‘Derailment’ warning as world faces threats to its ability to act on climate change
The worsening consequences of the climate crisis could fatally “derail” climate action, researchers have warned. With global warming breaching 1.5°C – and Earth system tipping points, such as the widespread dieback of warm-water coral reefs, now being reached – the…
Continental shelf seas revealed as powerful carbon sinks, but cutting global emissions remains critical to safeguard sea life
Continental shelf seas – the shallow waters surrounding our coasts that provide most of the world’s seafood – are absorbing more carbon than they release, with the strength and direction of the prevailing wind proving a key control, new research…
Exeter researcher named among 2025 Women of Discovery
A University of Exeter researcher has been named on the 2025 Women of Discovery. Dr Divya Karnad, who works on marine conservation and social science, is part of the Centre for Ecology and Conservation on the Penryn Campus in Cornwall….
‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point
Widespread mortality of warm-water coral reefs under way, as world reaches first tipping point With global warming set to breach 1.5°C, world dangerously close to further catastrophic tipping points These include melting ice sheets, Amazon rainforest dieback and collapse of…
Lessons from Ascension’s shark troubles could help boost conservation
Understanding people’s attitudes to interactions with sharks could help halt the global decline of shark numbers, according to new research carried out on Ascension Island. In 2017, there were two non-fatal shark attacks at Ascension – a UK territory…