Environment

26 February 20262 min read

Researchers at the University of Exeter have been developing a new carbon budgeting tool designed to support decarbonisation decision-making in the highways sector.

10 October 20244 min read

Fast fashion and fast technology have a significant impact on the world's environment. But, by introducing slow food and small-scale mining we can cultivate a positive impact.

7 August 20242 min read

Despite covering most of our planet’s surface and playing a pivotal role in the climate system, the ocean hardly features on the UK schools’ curricula and is rarely taught in primary schools.

11 July 20232 min read

Our recent work with Seaweed Generation has developed a roadmap to track seaweed’s ability to remove carbon from the Earth’s atmosphere.

3 February 20234 min read

Three "super-leverage points" could trigger a cascade of decarbonisation in sectors covering 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report presented at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

30 January 20232 min read

On Friday 13th January 2023, the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW) team were honoured to host the Rt Hon Mr Ben Bradshaw (Labour MP for Exeter) and Steve Race (future Labour candidate).

12 December 20222 min read

A project that transformed parks and open spaces across Cornwall into vibrant community areas and wildlife havens has won a prestigious international award.

14 July 20222 min read

A unique two-piece dress has been designed and made by Cecilia Mary Robson, Lead Designer at TeX Innovation, Portreath.

18 May 20222 min read

The University of Exeter is delighted to welcome a new Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence, Susannah McClintock. During her time with us, Susannah will be working on a new Green Futures Accelerator at the University and will champion diversity in entrepreneurship.

9 February 2022< 1 min read

Arca – Italian for ark – is a new research project aimed at accelerating circular skills for Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.

18 January 20222 min read

New evidence predicts that more than one in three people worldwide will still mainly be using polluting cooking fuels and technologies in 2030, despite being a significant source of disease and environmental destruction.

24 November 20213 min read

Marine-i is a pioneering business support programme between the University of Exeter and five Project Partners that has been designed to foster innovation in the marine technology sector in Cornwall.

11 November 20212 min read

Understanding how the power of nature can help people improve their mental health and overcome conditions such as depression, anxiety and stress has been boosted thanks to a new handbook.

10 November 20212 min read

Research on the health benefits of coastal living will be highlighted to Government after University of Exeter experts authored a chapter for the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report.

9 November 2021< 1 min read

The University of Exeter has led a collaboration to define the term “Oceans and Human Health” for a new Encyclopaedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

8 November 20212 min read

The multitude of ways in which the natural environment and human health are inextricably linked have been outlined in a document designed to help individuals and organisations across the 53 member states of the WHO European Region make evidence-based decisions.

3 November 20212 min read

The NetZeroPlus project is helping the UK reach its net zero 2050 climate target. By producing evidence-based research, the NetZeroPlus team aim to show how planting trees removes greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere, while also providing additional benefits.

1 November 20212 min read

The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) – in partnership with Cornwall Council and a wide range of local stakeholders – is developing a tool to help local decision-makers adapt to climate change, by measuring the impact of climate interventions on population health.

21 October 20214 min read

Tevi (the Cornish word for ‘grow’) is a unique EU funded venture which aims to create economic and environmental growth in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

14 June 20213 min read

A new project aims to bring the precision of space data to renewable energy development and, by reducing various risks, costs and carbon emissions, help the UK quadruple its offshore wind capacity by 2030.

8 March 20212 min read

The environmental impact of our consumer products has become an increasingly important factor in our buying decisions but how do you balance researching companies’ ecological footprint with the protection of confidential data?

3 February 20212 min read

University of Exeter research has the protection of marine biodiversity across the world. Researchers at the University of Exeter, along with international collaborators, explored the status, distribution and behaviour of marine vertebrate species which were of commercial or conservational importance.

4 December 20202 min read

Research conducted by Dr Anne Leonard and Professor Will Gaze at the University of Exeter has shaped the global understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and has influenced government and WHO strategies in tackling one of the world’s biggest environmental threats.

9 November 20202 min read

Research conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Hong Kong, and pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca revealed that low concentrations of antibiotics in the environment could be contributing to the evolution of antibiotic resistance.

19 October 20203 min read

From streams and lakes, to rivers and oceans, antibiotics are making their way into our waters in ever greater concentrations, increasing antibiotic resistance and risking a rise in deadly superbugs.

16 October 20204 min read

PhD student Ben Balmford looks at the economics of the environment.

13 May 2020< 1 min read

Trelonk's new Tevi-funded oil seed press represents a move away from traditional agriculture and a drive for diversification and environmental growth.

10 June 2018< 1 min read

Estate management enterprise St Aubyn Estates developed clearly defined corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability policies by working with the University of Exeter’s Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI).

22 November 2016< 1 min read

Professor David B. Stephenson is Director of the Exeter Climate Systems (XCS) research centre, and based within the Mathematics department in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

26 October 2016< 1 min read

This new approach to sustainable fishing ensures fish and other seafood are being sustainably caught with minimal damage to the marine environment.

30 June 20163 min read

Professor Joah Madden studies pheasants. This is a bird frequently seen in the British countryside.

15 April 2016< 1 min read

Biosciences researchers are using data from social media to find out about the impact climate change has on people’s lives.

14 April 2016< 1 min read

Vast amounts of plastic waste are thrown into the oceans every year, what would it mean if this plastic could, and was entering the food chain?

13 April 2016< 1 min read

New measurement systems for volcanic ash developed by Professor Jim Haywood prevent air space closures in the event of a volcano.

4 November 2015< 1 min read

The presence of bees and other insects is vital to the pollination of crops and the maintenance of our ecosystem.

23 September 2015< 1 min read

When it comes to plastic waste in the ocean, how much is too much? Professor Tamara Galloway has been researching the effects of microplastics on marine wildlife and how ingestion of these objects by some of the smallest creatures in the ocean can have implications...

6 May 2015< 1 min read

Understanding how a potentially fatal parasite, lungworm, is spread to household pets could be improved thanks to a recent study from the University of Exeter’s Dr David Hodgson, Associate Professor of Ecology.

15 December 20143 min read

Research conducted at the University of Exeter has altered the framework for climate change discussion, informed government debate and influenced policy.