Personal carbon footprint of the rich is vastly underestimated by rich and poor alike, study finds

The personal carbon footprint of the richest people in society is grossly underestimated, both by the rich themselves and by those on middle and lower incomes,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Sept. 12, 2024 ~7 min

Electrified charcoal ‘sponge’ can soak up CO2 directly from the air

Researchers have developed a low-cost, energy-efficient method for making materials that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 5, 2024 ~5 min


Offset markets: new approach could help save tropical forests by restoring faith in carbon credits

A new way to price carbon credits could encourage desperately needed investment in forest preservation and boost vital progress towards net-zero.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 30, 2023 ~7 min

Cambridge researchers help develop smart, 3D printed concrete wall for National Highways project

Cambridge researchers, working in partnership with industry, have helped develop the first 3D-printed piece of concrete infrastructure to be used on a National

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 13, 2023 ~5 min

Carbon emissions from fertilisers could be reduced by as much as 80% by 2050

Researchers have calculated the carbon footprint for the full life cycle of fertilisers, which are responsible for approximately five percent of total

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 9, 2023 ~7 min

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

Offshore carbon storage deployment and research needs to scale up for UK to deliver net zero pledge, says report

The UK will need to step up research and deployment of new offshore carbon storage wells if it is to achieve the capacity required to deliver its net zero

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Oct. 19, 2022 ~6 min

Low-cost battery-like device absorbs CO2 emissions while it charges

Researchers have developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges. Then, when it discharges, the CO2 can be

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 19, 2022 ~4 min


New report assesses global anti-deforestation measures

Comprehensive scientific report shows progress and effects on climate, nature and people. 

Cambridge University News • cambridge
May 4, 2022 ~7 min

New, nature-inspired concepts for turning CO2 into clean fuels

Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 28, 2022 ~6 min

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