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Soil management

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October 2019: Climate change changing rainfall patterns may show negative effects on soil’s ability to retain water. Reduced soil resilience increases risks of groundwater depletion, flash floods, and release of carbon stored in soil.

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EU’s CAP

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October 2019: Reforms of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) may not be efficient in improving or re-designing mechanisms to address climate change, land use, and biodiversity loss. Scientists are calling for a stronger focus on sustainability, an increased number of scientists partaking in negotiations, and a reduced influence of agri-business representatives.

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Council carbon emissions reduce by 25% in four years

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Council carbon emissions reduce by 25% in four years

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Schools eco council hears of Cam water emergency on day of action

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With galleries of XR action on the river Cam and the 'Human Logo' on Parker's Piece

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Galleries: Schools eco council hears of Cam water emergency on day of action

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XR action on the river Cam and the 'Human Logo' on Parker's Piece – plus water talk by Stephen Tomkins

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Staff strikes and Brexit: What you missed in the vice-chancellor’s annual address

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Staff strikes and Brexit: What you missed in the vice-chancellor’s annual address

In his half-hour address, Stephen Toope touched on the prospect of potential strike action over pay, Brexit, and carbon emissions

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Reflections on being inspired and learning at the heart of sustainability action

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3 October 2019 – Katerina Fragos, Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change at P&G Canada on the personal values and professional insights gained through studying CISL’s Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership.

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Red Rebels at Funeral for Life: Time to mourn what we’re losing

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Extinction Rebellion Cambridge takes over as youth vigil ends

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Welcoming two new members of staff

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Welcoming two new members of staff

Image: Department of Chemistry Photography Wednesday, October 2, 2019 We are welcoming two alumni – Alex Forse and Alex Thom – who have just become members of our academic staff. Dr Alexander Forse (pictured right) joins as a lecturer in Materials Chemistry. Alex comes to us from the University of California at Berkeley where he…

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Row breaks out over plans to let council authorise wind turbines

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One councillor described it as "totalitarian"

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