Climate crisis

Huntingdonshire officially recognises climate crisis – four years after neighbouring councils

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Huntingdonshire District Council has formally recognised the climate crisis and ecological emergency as it adopted its plan to hit net zero emissions by 2040. One councillor said it was ‘time to take action before it is too late’

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Academics divided over delay to fossil fuel vote

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In a discussion of a proposal to stop the University from accepting fossil fuel funding, academics disagreed over the effect it would have on academic freedoms and the impact it would have on the climate crisis

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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 MP condemns the Queen’s Speech for not doing enough and ‘stoking up culture wars’

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Cambridge MP, Daniel Zeichner, has hit out at the lack of measures to help with the Cost of Living crisis and climate crisis

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Hydrogen heating isn’t a viable climate crisis solution, says Cambridge innovation specialist

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Nathan Wrench considers the future of energy – without ‘bait and switch’ detours

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SU calls on University to end collaboration with fossil fuel companies

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The tough manifesto challenges the “stunning betrayal of the University’s responsibility” in the climate crisis

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Climate activist pours ‘oil’ over herself during Trinity lunch

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Gabriella Ditton told diners: ‘Education will not save you from the climate crisis’

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Nature protection must be a key part of our climate crisis response, says Fauna & Flora International

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Opinion | FFI chief executive Mark Rose writes about what must happen now, after COP26.

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COP26: Photos show Extinction Rebellions protesters descending on Cambridge once more

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XR are telling politicians to ‘wake up’ to the climate crisis

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Cambridgeshire climate change group to march in Cambridge as part of global Day of Action

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Those attending believe world leaders need to "wake up" to the climate crisis

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