Protected areas saw dramatic spikes in fires during COVID lockdowns, study finds

Scientists suggest that some staffing of protected areas should be considered “essential services” in future crises. 

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May 5, 2022 ~5 min

Lack of transparency over cost of conservation projects hampers ability to prioritise funds for nature protection

A new study has found that costs of conservation projects are rarely reported, making it difficult for others to make decisions on the most cost-effective

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 23, 2022 ~6 min


Forest restoration: trade-offs between environmental and wood production goals

Forest restoration schemes should prioritise restoring native forests for greatest climate and environmental benefits, but these benefits incur a trade-off

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 17, 2022 ~7 min

Forest restoration must navigate trade-offs between environmental and wood production goals

Forest restoration schemes should prioritise restoring native forests for greatest climate and environmental benefits, but these benefits incur a trade-off

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 17, 2022 ~7 min

Tiny ‘skyscrapers’ help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity

Researchers have made tiny ‘skyscrapers’ for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.

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March 7, 2022 ~5 min

Nutritious fish stocks are being squandered by salmon farming, say scientists

Eating wild-caught fish instead of using it as feed in salmon farming would allow nearly four million tonnes of fish to be left in the sea, while providing an

Cambridge University News • cambridge
March 1, 2022 ~5 min

Controlled burning of natural environments could help offset our carbon emissions

Planting trees and suppressing wildfires do not necessarily maximise the carbon storage of natural ecosystems. A new study has found that prescribed burning

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 23, 2021 ~4 min

New grafting technique could combat the disease threatening Cavendish bananas

Scientists have found a novel way to combine two species of grass-like plant including banana, rice and wheat, using embryonic tissue from their seeds. The

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 22, 2021 ~5 min


Study finds that social justice and health issues impact electric vehicle uptake

A new study led by the University of Cambridge and based on public attitudes expressed in 36,000 Facebook posts, has found that consumer uptake of electric

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 26, 2021 ~4 min

Crayfish and carp among invasive species pushing lakes towards ecosystem collapse

Certain invasive, non-native species can disrupt lakes to the point of rapid ecosystem collapse, contaminating water for drinking, aquaculture and recreation,

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Oct. 7, 2021 ~3 min

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