Archive For January 9, 2020

Risks to Africa’s flora

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January 2020: More than 30% of Africa’s fauna could be at risk of extinction due to climate change, deforestation, land-use change, and population growth. The paper calls for a comprehensive assessment of global plant species to identify vulnerable species and regions and inform global bio-conservation strategies.

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Flats agreed for city’s ‘post-industrial’ area

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Plans to transform a city centre car park into a block of flats have been approved, despite objectors raising fears over the “immediate effects” of air pollution.

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These boots are made for squawkin’ – Old footwear turned into nest boxes

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A recycling project will provide new homes for birds across the region by turning old boots into nest boxes.

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Fenland volunteers launch new website to make recycling easier for residents

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Recycling champions in Fenland who aim to make recycling easier than ever before have launched a new website.

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Extinction Rebellion to go ahead with week-long roadblock after ‘half-hearted’ responses from institutions

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The demands come after XR issued a series of demands to Cambridge’s ‘three institutions’

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Council asks residents for ideas to help them reach zero carbon emissions target by 2050

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East Cambridgeshire District Council is asking residents for tips on how they can reach their 2050 zero carbon emissions target.

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Recycling volunteers launch new website

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Recycling champions in Fenland are helping to make recycling easier than ever with the launch of a new ‘what goes where’ website.

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Evening Event: ‘Controlling Climate Chaos – The Rising Tide of Climate Litigation and New Litigation Rules to Facilitate Access to Climate Justice’

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Time: 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Major Climate Litigation Cases Around the World Changing Litigation Rules: the new International Bar Association “ Model Statute for Proceedings Challenging Government Failures to act on Climate Change ” Guest Speakers: Hon. Brian J. Preston Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court, New South Wales, Australia. David Estrin,…

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Evening Event: Controlling Climate Chaos – The Rising Tide of Climate Litigation and New Litigation Rules to Facilitate Access to Climate Justice

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Time: 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm Major Climate Litigation Cases Around the World Changing Litigation Rules: the new International Bar Association “ Model Statute for Proceedings Challenging Government Failures to act on Climate Change ” Guest Speakers: Hon. Brian J. Preston Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court, New South…

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Peterborough charity offers to help residents cut down on energy bills

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As part of Big Energy Saving Week, held on January 20-26, the Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) if offering to help residents discover how to reduce their household’s carbon footprint and save on energy costs.

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