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Cambridge University to cut fossil fuel investments by 2030

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The university says it is responding to the “urgent existential threat” of climate change.

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University of Cambridge makes ‘landmark decision’ on climate change

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The university has been criticised by campaign groups such as Extinction Rebellion and Cambridge Zero Carbon for profiting from fossil fuels.

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University of Cambridge to divest from fossil fuels in drive for zero carbon

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Prof Stephen J Toope, vice-chancellor, says the university will also only accept funding and donations compatible with its green targets

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Business and Climate Change: Towards Net Zero Emissions online short course

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Balancing the carbon budget – how local scientists are tackling the climate emergency

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Headquartered at UEA, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research is doing vital work on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Charles Bliss spoke to executive director Asher Minns about how scientific study conducted at Norwich Research Park is helping the world to understand global warming and how we might adapt to…

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New guidance provides business with a framework to value biodiversity

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29 September 2020 – Biodiversity is increasingly recognised for its role in building resilience against climate change, in supporting communities and livelihoods, and for its essential role in underpinning society and the economy. The Capitals Coalition and Cambridge Conservation Initiative today launched guidance, developed with input from CISL, that will enable businesses and financial institutions…

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Recycling centres, librarians and grass verges in firing line over £26m cuts

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Fewer community librarians, reduced hours for recycling centres, less frequent cutting of grass verges and an end to newspapers and magazines in libraries.

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Coomes Group: Will forests be effective nature-based solutions as the world’s climate changes?

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NERC / GFC / OTHER

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Sir David Attenborough hits out at Extinction Rebellion

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He has warned that their actions could "disenchant" people they are trying to get on side

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‘Absolute chaos’: call for booking system at waste amnesties

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A call has been made for people to be able to book slots to get rid of rubbish such as paint and weedkiller, after what was described as “absolute chaos” during recycling centre waste amnesties.

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