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Floating ‘artificial leaves’ ride the wave of clean fuel production

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Floating ‘artificial leaves’ ride the wave of clean fuel production

An artificial leaf floats on the River Cam near King’s College Chapel, courtesy UofCambridge Monday, August 15, 2022 Researchers here have developed floating ‘artificial leaves’ that generate clean fuels from sunlight and water, and could eventually operate on a large scale at sea. The team designed ultra-thin, flexible devices, which take their inspiration from photosynthesis…

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Cambridge scientists warn global warming could see extinction-level event in 50 years

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Global heating could become “catastrophic” for humanity if temperature rises are worse than many predict

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Cambridge Approaches’ co-founder takes apart the case for East West Rail in open letter to council leader

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William Harrold questions the value for money, climate change impact and potential of the route.

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Cambridgeshire’s chief fire officer warns extreme weather puts immediate emergency response at risk

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Fire crews in Cambridgeshire tackled 92 incidents in one day – and there are concerns climate change will put increasing pressure on services.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William slammed as ‘out of touch’ ahead of US tour to tackle climate change

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Many people on social media have reacted with fury for the future monarchs visiting the US

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Cambridge University poised to drop oil company’s name from BP Institute

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The BP Institute has recently been targeted by climate change protesters

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Mapping the way to net zero

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Cambridge Carbon Footprint explores what is being done to slash carbon emissions.

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£200bn annual opportunity for energy sector to deliver energy savings

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£200bn annual opportunity for energy sector to deliver energy savings

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Wildfire

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Wildfires are unplanned and uncontrolled combustion of vegetated areas which can damage property and human life, and may have negative effects on the ecosystems where they occur. As climate change … The post Wildfire appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.

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Met Office red warning: Cambs residents concerned for staff still working at local recycling centre despite 40C heat

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Staff at Milton recycling centre have continued to work through the blistering heatwave

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