02 Jul 2026
Image description: The Eiffel tower can be seen in the background of the River Seine. Photo by Grant Van Cleemput on Unsplash How the system works Paris operates one of the world’s largest district cooling networks, comprising 120km of underground pipes that distribute chilled water drawn from the Seine to over 600 buildings, including hospitals, schools, museums, […]
22 Jul 2025
Photo of a beach in Penzance by Dominik Pearce In a sweeping snapshot of environmental change and ecological resilience, the Marine Biological Association (MBA) has published its latest South‑West Marine Ecosystems – The State of South‑West Seas in 2024 report. Drawing on a mix of scientific research and grassroots observation, the report paints a vivid picture […]
26 Oct 2021
Heatwaves Science Socioeconomic impacts of marine heatwaves: Global issues and opportunities BACKGROUND Anthropogenic climate change is altering the structure and functioning of ecosystems globally. The upper layers of the oceans have absorbed >90% of the excess heat arising from human activities and, as a result, surface waters have warmed at an average rate of 0.15°C […]