Archive For February 11, 2020
The issue of air pollution came under the spotlight at the planning inquiry into the controversial revamp of Anglia Square.
A disturbing snapshot of how Norfolk and Suffolk could look if global warming goes unchecked and sea levels rise has been published – with the likes of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Hemsby and Wroxham under water.
Two controversial wind turbines near the north Norfolk coast have been given the go ahead after years of battles between developers, residents and the local council.
Council to engage with households and businesses this year to work towards net zero carbon Cambridge
Council to engage with households and businesses this year to work towards net zero carbon Cambridge
February 2020: Offshore renewable energy generation may impact negatively on marine life due to construction or operation noise in combination with risks of blunt trauma from blades, which increases risks for marine life when hunting or navigating. Researchers are calling for improved designs and strategic trade-offs between marine conservation efforts and a transition towards 100%…
February 2020: Accelerated ice loss in Greenland corresponds to the IPCC high-end climate scenario and identifies warming oceans and warmer air temperatures as primary catalysts. Melting ice will cause sea levels to rise, which, in turn, exposes more coastal communities to flooding, hurricanes, and storm surges. It strengthens calls to mitigate climate change and limit…
Climate activists are demanding the University of Cambridge cuts its ties with the fossil fuel industry.
Farmers must act fast to adapt to a rapidly-changing climate – but they were told that increasingly detailed monitoring and forecasting technologies can give their crops the best chance of success.