Secrets of Earth’s climate past
Researchers have shed new light on the fundamental role played by carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth’s geological warming and cooling.
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New research calls for the protection of UK saltmarshes
The UK’s saltmarshes are under threat from climate change, coastal erosion, and sea-level rise, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews and the University of York.
Geared up for sustainable travel
Researchers from the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) successfully completed a cycle challenge to raise awareness of climate change and the need to transition to a low carbon future.
Protect marine mammal habitats
An international conservation initiative has identified new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
Alizanza Ceibo take Prize
A non-profit alliance of Indigenous nationalities has won the $100,000 St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Volcanic eruptions triggered historical global cooling
New international research led by the University of St Andrews reveals historical high latitude volcanic eruptions caused dramatic, but short-lived climate cooling.
St Andrews to lead £1.2 million international research project on the future of heatwaves
The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX.
Animals who mate during heatwave less likely to reproduce successfully, new study shows
Animals who mate during a heatwave are less likely to reproduce successfully, according to new research led by the Universities of St Andrews and Aberdeen.
Alien species visits St Andrews
Byre Theatre show highlighted the devastating effects of plastic waste on the planet.
New study reveals ‘invisible’ glacier loss in the greater Himalaya
Unaccounted for glacier mass loss equivalent to more than 1000 times the total number of elephants living in the world went unaccounted for due to the inability of satellites to see underwater glacier changes.