News archive 2017
Sea temperature changes contributing to droughts
Fluctuations in sea surface temperature are a factor in causing persistent droughts, research suggests.
University of Exeter expert working as part of global team to promote human and environmental health
A University of Exeter expert has been appointed to a high powered, internationally prominent group of global government and business leaders working to show the connection between economic policy, human health and environmental change.
Reform “grossly unfair” farm subsidies, expert says
“Grossly unfair” farm subsidies should be replaced with a new system, a University of Exeter expert has told the government.
Record high CO2 emissions delay global peak
Global emissions of carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels have risen again after a three year hiatus, according to new figures from the Global Carbon Project (GCP).
Artificially cooling planet “risky strategy”, new research shows
Proposals to reduce the effects of global warming by imitating volcanic eruptions could have a devastating effect on regions prone to either tumultuous storms or prolonged drought.
Climate change impacts already locked in – but the worst can still be avoided
Some impacts of global warming – such as sea level rise and coastal flooding – are already locked in and unavoidable, according to a major research project.