Solar-powered system converts plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels

Researchers have developed a system that can transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products – using just the

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Jan. 9, 2023 ~5 min

Protecting Europe’s seabirds

New conservation guide launched to protect European seabirds at risk from climate change 

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 8, 2022 ~4 min


Mussel survey reveals alarming degradation of River Thames ecosystem since the 1960s

Scientists replicated a 1964 River Thames survey and found that mussel numbers have declined by almost 95%, with one species – the depressed river mussel –

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 28, 2022 ~4 min

The future of aviation: how will we fly to COP in 2035?

In the week of COP27 people across the world have flown to Sharm El Sheikh to discuss action on climate change. Aviation is a crucial way to bring us together

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Nov. 18, 2022 ~3 min

Companies’ ‘deforestation-free’ supply chain pledges have barely impacted forest clearance in the Amazon

More companies must make and implement zero-deforestation supply chain commitments in order to significantly reduce deforestation and protect diverse

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 28, 2022 ~5 min

Natural clean-up: bacteria can remove plastic pollution from lakes

A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 26, 2022 ~5 min

Experts predict top emerging impacts on ocean biodiversity over next decade

Lithium extraction from the deep sea, overfishing of deeper-water species, and the unexpected ocean impacts of wildfires on land are among fifteen issues

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 7, 2022 ~7 min

Extreme weather and climate events likely to drive increase in gender-based violence

As the climate crisis leads to more intense and more frequent extreme weather and climate-related events, this in turn risks increasing the amount of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 13, 2022 ~7 min


Satellite images reveal dramatic loss of global wetlands over past two decades

An analysis of over a million satellite images has revealed that 4,000 square kilometres of tidal wetlands have been lost globally over twenty years.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 13, 2022 ~4 min

Algae-powered computing: scientists create reliable and renewable biological photovoltaic cell

Researchers have used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year - and counting - using nothing but ambient

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 12, 2022 ~4 min

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