Toward a Thriving Cambridge
The objective, according to the local plan, is aggressive economic growth: fuelled by around 40% more jobs and 40% more homes in the area in the next 20 years. That’s 40% more burden on the existing transport infrastructure, green spaces, ecosystem pollution, social inequality, shared civic space, and water supply
Can Clean Growth Provide Prosperity Whilst Being Sustainable? On 22nd November 2021, CamDEAG’s Clara Todd joined a debate on clean (or green) growth. With three excellent speakers on either side – proposing and opposing the motion (Clara spoke against) –
Transition Cambridge aims to help Cambridge make the transition to ways of life that are more resilient in the face of rising energy prices and a changing climate. Faced with uncertain energy prices and climate change, our response is to
We know that biodiversity is important for the stability of the planet systems. The use of herbicides and pesticides damage beneficial insects, soil micro-organisms, birds, amphibians and plant diversity. Use of glyphosate (the most commonly used herbicide) is fiercely opposed
In his talk for Friends of the Cam, Professor Steve Ormerod will consider some of the pressures on rivers – for example from climate change, legacy pollutants and microplastics – and some of the consequences for river organisms. The talk
Every Autumn Open Eco Homes runs tours and talks to give you ideas and information to get started with your own eco home. Our tours are run by homeowners who show and discuss how their homes are low carbon. Some
How can we create a more socially and ecologically just Cambridge? Kate Raworth spoke at the Imagine 2027 conference in Cambridge in January 2018 explaining her concept of Doughnut Economics which includes a detailed accounting system for measuring progress towards a more
Interview with Susan Buckingham of the Friends of the Cam Susan Buckingham was herself involved in the formation of the Friends of the Cam which took place in a somewhat unplanned way in November last year. Cambridge Labour Party’s Environmental
Event by Enterprise for Society Center Note – this looks to be an in-person event in Bern, Switzerland. No screencast link has been shared. BELLEVUE PALACE Bern, Kochergasse 3 – 5, Bern, Berne, CH Tue, Aug 31, 2021, 16:00-18:00 Registration link
Netflix has made this film available for FREE on YouTube until the end of September. Technology connects us to our friends, current news and events and information. For many of us – even more so during the lockdowns and restrictions
