To drill or not to drill? As arguments rage about whether or not the UK should extract more oil & gas from the North Sea, Prof Myles Allen proposes a solution: require the industry to permanently dispose of a rising percentage of the CO2 its products generate. Read more: www.ft.com/content/ee2a...

Here’s how to make North Sea drilling compatible with net zero

Energy project licences should be conditional on carbon dioxide disposal

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🌍 76 learners. 33 countries. One shared goal: climate action. The first Climate Solutions and Strategies certificate cohort has completed the 14-week programme, delivered by @SkillUpForEarth with ECI. Congratulations to all! www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/global-...

Great to see ECI colleagues @ymalhi.bsky.social, Samira Barzin and Sandra Díaz contributing to this collaboration with the UN Development Programme on the proposed Nature Relationship Index.

The Oxford Nature Network@biodivoxford.bsky.social · 2w ago

More about the mectric here @ecioxford.bsky.social

Two-thirds of global energy is wasted, mostly as combustion heat. Electrification gets rid of most of that waste rather than replacing it. From my keynote at the Eurelectric PowerSummit.

NEW ANALYSIS: One of the most consequential discoveries of the 20th century is marked by a small blue plaque near my office. The lithium-ion cathode, Oxford, 1980. Grid batteries have since gone from one 5 MW project to 267 GW worldwide. New Bright Spots 👇 open.substack.com/pub/janrosen...

Batteries are quietly rewiring the grid

From a plaque in Oxford to a third of California's electricity peak: how batteries revolutionise the grid.

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Climate change is becoming a reality for athletes — from extreme heat to disrupted competitions New article by ECI's Dr samhampton.bsky.social explores why sports stars could become climate leaders, using experience to connect with fans and inspire action ➡️ doi.org/10.64628/AB.... 📷We Play Green

Professor Myles Allen, from the ECI, is among the signatories of a letter in The Guardian highlighting the vital role of carbon capture and storage in achieving climate goals. Read more: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Carbon capture is vital in tackling the climate crisis | Letters

Letters: Prof Myles Allen, Stephanie Loo and Toby Lockwood, and Olivia Powis, respond to an article by George Monbiot about ‘the great carbon capture con’

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🛰️ Satellites transform biodiversity monitoring — but gaps remain. ECI-led review shows remote sensing can track forest structure and function for biodiversity targets, but species & genetic diversity need field data. Led by Jesús Aguirre-Gutiérrez @jeaggu @oxfordeci tinyurl.com/eci-satellites

Hot weather. Cool solutions? 🔥🧊 ECI’s @janrosenow.bsky.social explores the air conditioning debate — and how we can keep people cool in a warming world. ⬇️

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Air conditioning has become the latest front in the energy culture war. Depending on who you ask, it is either wasteful excess we must resist or the only sensible response and anyone urging caution is a zealot. A few thoughts in this 🧵

🌿 What a day! Despite the heatwave, hundreds of people came together for The Nature Festival to celebrate #Oxfordshire's wildlife, meet researchers, join guided walks, discover local conservation projects & connect with nature. Thank you to everyone who made it so special. @ecioxford.bsky.social

What do people really eat? New global database from Dr Marco Springmann, ECI, combines food production, waste & survey data to create a more accurate picture of diets worldwide. A major step forward for research on health, climate & food affordability www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/what-do... 📷Dzsesszika

ECI research led by @mbsj.bsky.social shows vector-borne diseases in the Amazon form distinct “disease landscapes” shaped by land use & rural economies — not random patterns. Malaria, dengue, Chagas & leishmaniasis cluster differently across changing environments. www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/amazon-...

#ICONHIC2026 on resilience, climate adaptation and food security. ECI & OPSIS researchers contributing throughout, with Prof Jim Hall delivering the keynote and Dr Raghav Pant co-leading a session on infrastructure resilience. Timely discussions 🌍⏳ #ClimateAdaptation #FoodSecurity

Our last seminar of term is online. The crossroad, toward Zero Deforestation in the Atlantic Forest? Luís Fernando Guedes Pinto chatted to us about the Atlantic Forest, which is at a crossroads: after 500+ years of destruction, it's losing & regaining forest at the same time. @ecioxford.bsky.social

The crossroad – toward Zero Deforestation in the Atlantic Forest? - Luís Fernando Guedes Pinto

YouTube video by Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery

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AI’s climate impact goes far beyond data centres. At #LondonClimateActionWeek, ECI Professor Charlie Wilson explains how AI can both improve efficiency and increase demand through rebound effects. (Watch 15:15-19:15) 🎬 youtu.be/xelC23r_bx8?...

🌱 Oxford at #Groundswell2026! Come find us at Groundswell Regenerative Agriculture Festival! 🎪 Marquee number E13 📍 Groundswell Festival, Lannock Farm 📅 1–2 July 2026 Showcasing research from across @ox.ac.uk, coordinated by the Agricultural Resilience Impact and Innovation Hub (AGRIIH)

We're privileged to have @marycreagh.bsky.social the UK's Minister for Nature, delivering closing remarks at our #Nature Festival on Saturday. Come along, there is something for everyone. Full programme here: thenaturefestival.org @ecioxford.bsky.social @mplsoxford.bsky.social @biology.ox.ac.uk

What do you love about nature in Oxford? What could be improved? Come and have a chat with Becky on Saturday 27 June at thenaturefestival.org/event/rooted... @naturerecovery.bsky.social @morethanadodo.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

Did you know that the UK is home to some species similar to those found in the Galapagos? Join Dr Amelia Farber at the Nature Festival to learn more 🐛 Visit thenaturefestival.org for more info! @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

This collaborative youth-led event will offer a mix of creative activities to reflect on our connection with the natural world 🍃 More info: thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @gybnuk.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social

The Hill End Centre has been providing inspiring outdoor education for over 100 years. Come along to their stand at the Nature Festival for fun family activities! 🔍🪲📖 Check it out: thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

Molly Walker will be joining the line-up at the Nature Festival on 27th June, to talk about her exciting research on bees 🐝 Come along! View the full programme of events at thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

What happens when we stop, look closely, and draw the natural world? ✏️🌱 This story explores how nature sketching can transform observation, inspire curiosity, and uncover new ways of understanding biodiversity. @lil-resend.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

The hidden value of nature sketching – Oxford Nature Network

The University of Oxford has a long history of the observational recording of nature, in part due to a collection of botanical specimens and illustrations, known as the Oxford University Herbaria. Lil...

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Oxford’s first Nature Festival starts this coming weekend, with a week of activities culminating in a festival day on Saturday 27 at the Museum of Natural History. Events include writing workshops, surveying expeditions, and film screenings. thenaturefestival.org

Home - The Nature Festival

A celebration of nature in Oxford. The Nature Festival is a collaborative, volunteer-led event celebrating nature in Oxford and the people working to protect and restore it. The festival’s main […]

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Join Oxford Urban Wildlife Group at the Nature Festival to learn about species at Boundary Brook Nature Reserve & have a go at nature printing! 🎨🦋🖌️ Find out more at thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

Hosted by BBOWT, come along to the Rooted Conversations stall at the Nature Festival to share your thoughts on nature in Oxford 🦉🌼🍃 Find more information at thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @biodivoxford.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social

What risks could affect global supply chains in the years ahead? A new Government Office for Science report explores future risks and resilience, with contributions from researchers at the ECI and @oxmartinschool.bsky.social ➡️ www.eci.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-... 📷BerkahStock

A new report by Dr Donal Brown @drdonalbrown.bsky.social on why electricity prices in Great Britain remain high despite record renewable energy. Focuses on how market structure still drives prices, with gas continuing to influence much of the system. ➡️ www.common-wealth.org/publications...

Fixing the Price: How a Single Buyer Model Could Slash UK Electricity Prices and Build Consent for the Clean Power Mission

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Come and work with us at the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery and join a team passionate about nature. @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxfordgeography.bsky.social

VACANCY: Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ecology and Environmental Data Science

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All things bats!🦇 Join Angela & Andy at the Nature Festival to talk and learn about bats, and take part in family-friendly activities! Find out more at thenaturefestival.org @morethanadodo.bsky.social @bbowt.bsky.social @naturerecovery.bsky.social @ecioxford.bsky.social @oxbatgroup.bsky.social