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Highest temperature ‘dismays’ Cambridge University Botanic Garden

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The highest UK temperature in Cambridge in 2019 is a “serious reminder” of climate change, an expert warns.

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The rising threat of climate change for arthropods from Earth’s cold regions: Taxonomic rather than native status drives species sensitivity

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Antarctic infrastructure for net zero

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Antarctic infrastructure for net zero

This week is Net Zero Week, an opportunity for all of us to reflect on what we can do to help mitigate the worst effects of climate change. The work being done at BAS to help pave the road to net zero though continues year-round and there are many exciting initiatives planned and underway to…

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From PhD project to full-scale prototype – new steering tech to reduce carbon emissions of HGVs

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From PhD project to full-scale prototype – new steering tech to reduce carbon emissions of HGVs

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Churchill College statue of Winston Churchill daubed with paint by Extinction Rebellion Youth Cambridge

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Debt for Climate protesters say post-colonial debt ‘is the knee on the neck of global south’

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Antarctica and climate change

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Antarctica and climate change

Introduction According to the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, human activities have been the dominant driver of global climate change since the mid-20th century. Antarctica, and the Southern Ocean that surrounds … The post Antarctica and climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Penguins and climate change

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Penguins and climate change

Introduction Reports suggest that climate change is putting some penguin species in peril. Scientists at British Antarctic Survey investigating long-term changes in penguin populations report what’s happening to these iconic … The post Penguins and climate change appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Greater Cambridge’s second electric bin lorry arrives as zero carbon fleet drive continues

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Greater Cambridge’s second electric bin lorry arrives as zero carbon fleet drive continues

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South Cambridgeshire District Council ‘largely on track’ to meet climate targets

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A commitment was made by the district council to become net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to also double nature in the district as well.

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Funding to help Cambridgeshire tackle climate change

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The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will discuss funding of almost £5m for seven projects at its board meeting on Monday, June 27.

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