What a 120-year-old research station is telling us about the warming of the sea around the UK
An ‘almost continuous’ marine heatwave state appears to be emerging around the UK.
Tim Smyth, Head of Group: Marine Processes and Observations, Plymouth Marine Laboratory •
conversation
May 28, 2025 • ~7 min
May 28, 2025 • ~7 min
Five ways to keep towns cool in a heatwave
From special paving to green walls, the recent Cool Towns project highlights the best ways to protect urban areas, and the people living there, from the effects of heatwaves.
Debbie Bartlett, Professor of Environmental Conservation, University of Greenwich •
conversation
May 20, 2024 • ~7 min
May 20, 2024 • ~7 min
Restored coral reefs can grow as fast as healthy reefs after just four years – new study
Artificial reef stars have been added to damaged coral reefs in Sulawesi, Indonesia. A new study shows that within just four years, restored reefs are thriving as much as healthy reefs.
Tries Blandine Razak, Researcher, IPB University •
conversation
March 8, 2024 • ~6 min
March 8, 2024 • ~6 min
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