EPISODE · Aug 18, 2022 · 1 MIN
Short episode: Cambridge University discusses its world-leading divestment plans
from Climate Conversations · host Robert McLean
Cambridge University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen J. Toope (pictured), talks here about his institution's world-leading divestment plans. Other climate links for today are: "World's first 'sand battery' can store heat at 500C for months at a time. Could it work in Australia?"; "Better than Buckleys: a real plan to tackle energy prices, climate and the Budget to boot"; "Hidden 'Hunger Stones' Reveal Drought Warnings From The Past"; "New homes could be built in flood risk zones, town planners warn"; "Bowen revs up debate on fuel efficiency standards"; "A delivery company turns to electric bikes in Manhattan"; "Buckle up: Climate law to turbocharge sales of electric trucks and buses" "Europe’s Scorching Summer Puts Unexpected Strain on Energy Supply"; "Factory Shutdowns, Showers for Pigs: China’s Heat Wave Strains Economy"; "One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre"; "To hit 82% renewables in 8 years, we need skilled workers – and labour markets are already overstretched"; "Brazil’s other deforestation: has the savannah farming boom gone too far?". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
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Cambridge University's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Stephen J. Toope (pictured), talks here about his institution's world-leading divestment plans. Other climate links for today are: "World's first 'sand battery' can store heat at 500C for months at a time. Could it work in Australia?"; "Better than Buckleys: a real plan to tackle energy prices, climate and the Budget to boot"; "Hidden 'Hunger Stones' Reveal Drought Warnings From The Past"; "New homes could be built in flood risk zones, town planners warn"; "Bowen revs up debate on fuel efficiency standards"; "A delivery company turns to electric bikes in Manhattan"; "Buckle up: Climate law to turbocharge sales of electric trucks and buses" "Europe’s Scorching Summer Puts Unexpected Strain on Energy Supply"; "Factory Shutdowns, Showers for Pigs: China’s Heat Wave Strains Economy"; "One Planet Abingdon Climate Emergency Centre"; "To hit 82% renewables in 8 years, we need skilled workers – and labour markets are already overstretched"; "Brazil’s other deforestation: has the savannah farming boom gone too far?". Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
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Short episode: Cambridge University discusses its world-leading divestment plans
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