Our research

The choices we make every single day can affect both the climate and the impact we have on the environment. Our experts are researching how humans impact the planet and how we can adapt our behaviour to help make a change.

• Professor of Applied Ecology, Tom Oliver, explains in his blog that while climate change can at first seem an overwhelming challenge, the key is to start viewing ourselves as part of a collective, rather than individuals.
• PhD research student, Konstantinos Tsiolis, explains his research into the critical role of bees in our environment ands how we can better understand and support their needs.
• Professor of Atmospheric Science, Paul Williams, examines how climate change already impacts air travel.
• Dr Stella Lignou has found that consumer confusion about what is and what is not recyclable is still hindering the efforts of European governments and local authorities to meet recycling goals.
• Dr Rory Jones looks at how small businesses can reduce energy consumption, slash emissions, and save money.
• Professor Hannah Cloke shows how swimming pools of the wealthy can cause water deprivation in poorer areas and increase cities’ demand unsustainably.

• Professor of Hydrology, Hannah Cloke, examines the possibility of living behind giant flood defences as a way to protect coastal communities against rising sea levels.
• Record temperatures in the Atlantic give a glimpse into what a world three degrees warmer than pre-industrial age averages could be.