Environment Archives - Engagement and Impact

Research Output Prize 2025 – Jacob Gardner – Environment

Jacob co-led an international team to compile data on the locations, local climate records, and body sizes of thousands of bird and mammal species along with fossil data on their...Read More >

Inspiring action on climate change through engaging science

By raising awareness using positive messages and solutions, a Reading climate scientist is educating and engaging others to inspire action to tackle the causes of climate change. The project has...Read More >

Flood forecasting makes a splash at exhibition

Scientists from the University of Reading attended the Summer Science Exhibition to talk about the latest research in flood forecasting.

Measuring ocean biological carbon from space

Climate scientists have a clearer picture of how much carbon is absorbed by our oceans and its implications for climate change, thanks to a new way to measure ocean carbon...Read More >

Explaining flood forecasts to save lives

Hundreds of people died from disastrous floods in Europe in 2021, despite scientists alerting the authorities days ahead. Reading hydrologists, who designed Europe’s flood warning system, spoke out immediately about...Read More >

Weather Forecasting Innovation

Through a 40-year partnership with The European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) we are advancing understanding of weather and climate, training the next generation of climate scientists and…Read More >

Rainfall Rescue: crowdsourcing for improved climate data

University of Reading researchers are harnessing the power of the public to put historical UK weather data back into the hands of the climate scientists who need it. With extreme...Read More >

Reducing risk of glacial floods in Central Asia

By repurposing a technical geo-surveying technique as a practical management tool, a team of Reading researchers are helping to mitigate the potentially catastrophic effects of climate change in Central Asia....Read More >

Improving flood prediction to provide humanitarian support before a disaster

Researchers from the University of Reading have played a major role in improving flood forecasting, so that humanitarian aid can be delivered before the flood, before the disaster strikes. Flood…Read More >

Border checks on the go

A smartphone app and innovative biometric technology developed at Reading is being used at border crossings to keep people moving while maintaining security. Robust border control is essential, but long...Read More >