The Arctic is warming twice as fast as the rest of the planet and people living in its coastal regions face a real threat of their homes and way of…Read More >
climate change
How our animal research is working on the biggest problems – from heart disease to climate change
This week we’re highlighting the animal research work we do at the University of Reading, following last week’s release of national figures on the number of animals used in research…Read More >
Heatwave ‘completely obliterated’ the record for Europe’s hottest ever June
The recent heatwave in Europe was the hottest June the world has ever recorded – and we can expect such events to become more common. We must provide more accurate…Read More >
Britain is in the middle of a drought – so how come there’s flooding?
Flooding expert Professor Hannah Cloke puts the recent heavy rain across the UK in context and gives her top tips for future flood preparedness in a new post for The…Read More >
Net Zero: how do we get there?
The UK could cut greenhouse gas emissions to nearly zero by 2050 and lead the way in tackling global warming, according to a new report released today by the government’s…Read More >
1.5 degree limit won’t save the earth’s ‘third pole’
Even if we limit global warming to 1.5 degrees it will not be enough to prevent melting of the world’s third largest store of ice, in the Himalayas – and…Read More >
The Changing Face of Climate Science
The Changing Face of Climate Science Wednesday 13th February, 14:00 – 14:45 – Slingo Lecture Theatre, JJThomson Building The University of Reading is delighted to host this special event, celebrating…Read More >
Retreating glaciers: the science behind the story
Professor Maria Shaghedenova’s research looks at the shrinkage of glaciers due to climate change, and the effect of this on rivers and lakes. Her work recently featured in a visually…Read More >
Warmer winters, drier summers: how will Reading handle climate change?
A changing climate is expected to mean more extreme weather events such as intense rainfall and floods, heat waves and droughts – and these impacts are expected to increase over…Read More >
