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Churchill College statue of Winston Churchill daubed with paint by Extinction Rebellion Youth Cambridge

Debt for Climate protesters say post-colonial debt ‘is the knee on the neck of global south’

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Redeclaration of river rights ‘part of a wider survival battle’, say Friends of the Cam

Speakers at second Midsummer Day event celebrate water and call for change on pollution and over-extraction of water

Monkfield Park Primary pupils lobby MP for more action on plastic waste during visit to Parliament

Children from the Cambourne school took part in The Big Plastic Count.

Cambridge Midsummer Fair visitors told to stop littering

A huge clean up was needed after the public parks were strewn with rubbish left begind by visitors to the fair.

Marshall radar tower ‘will be still be far too close after move’

Some people neighbouring the tower have ended up on medication as a result of their distress - others have moved away, say campaigners

South Cambridgeshire District Council ‘largely on track’ to meet climate targets

A commitment was made by the district council to become net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and to also double nature in the district as well.

Future of country park and nature reserve at Trumpington Meadows secured

The ownership of the country park and nature reserve is to be transferred to the Wildlife Trust to keep the green space available for the community.

Funding to help Cambridgeshire tackle climate change

The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority will discuss funding of almost £5m for seven projects at its board meeting on Monday, June 27.

Cambridgeshire residents urged to be cautious in the heatwave

The level 3 heat health alert was triggered on June 15 and means the hot weather poses a health risk to vulnerable people.

Cambridge climate campaigners use indirect and direct action as heatwaves loom

After Strawberry Fair meditation, Extinction Rebellion revisit Schlumberger and Senate House

Decision due over Parker’s Piece observation wheel

The future of a giant observation wheel in Cambridge is set to be decided next week.

Festering bins left in Cambridgeshire streets for days after collection falls into chaos

The delays have been blamed on a shortage of HGV drivers along with a change of routes due to “a growing population” in the district.

Trouble in Paradise Nature Reserve: Friends group opposes Queens’ College development plans in Newnham

A petition has been raised against plans for four accommodation blocks.

Cambridge fundraiser to become first to walk and row around coastline of Britain

Chris Howard sets off on his 2,000-mole row with the Sealegs team on June 12.

Let’s not waste lunch... Stem & Glory founder suggests low-cost, low carbon, low-hassle optio

On average potentially 131,000 pieces of single-use packaging discarded in Cambridge in one lunch time

Tread Lightly: A prickly subject - how to help our declining hedgehog population

Allie Birley explains how to make your garden hedgehog-friendly.

New Wandlebury walk opens as Cambridge Nature Network recovery steps up

Country park expands public access by 20 per cent – one of 18 environmental projects in and around city

Cambridge Nature Festival features 50 events to get us in touch with nature on our doorsteps

From guided walks to craft activities, there is something for all the family.

Revised bin collection dates for Cambridge, South and East Cambs around Jubilee - plus waste advice for event organisers

There will be changes to bin rounds until June 13.

The results of the Cambridgeshire otter survey are in...

Caroline Fitton, of the Wildlife Trust in Cambridgeshire, reveals the findings of an extensive survey.

Campaign aims to make Cambridge a Gold Sustainable Food Place

The Cambridge Sustainable Food Partnership drive is supported by the Cambridge Independent.

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Churchill College statue of Winston Churchill daubed with paint by Extinction Rebellion Youth Cambridge

Redeclaration of river rights ‘part of a wider survival battle’, say Friends of the Cam

Redeclaration of river rights ‘part of a wider survival battle’, say Friends of the Cam

Monkfield Park Primary pupils lobby MP for more action on plastic waste during visit to Parliament

Monkfield Park Primary pupils lobby MP for more action on plastic waste during visit to Parliament

Cambridge Midsummer Fair visitors told to stop littering

Cambridge Midsummer Fair visitors told to stop littering

Marshall radar tower ‘will be still be far too close after move’

Marshall radar tower ‘will be still be far too close after move’

South Cambridgeshire District Council ‘largely on track’ to meet climate targets

South Cambridgeshire District Council ‘largely on track’ to meet climate targets

Future of country park and nature reserve at Trumpington Meadows secured

Future of country park and nature reserve at Trumpington Meadows secured

Funding to help Cambridgeshire tackle climate change

Funding to help Cambridgeshire tackle climate change

Cambridgeshire residents urged to be cautious in the heatwave

Cambridgeshire residents urged to be cautious in the heatwave

Cambridge climate campaigners use indirect and direct action as heatwaves loom

Cambridge climate campaigners use indirect and direct action as heatwaves loom

Decision due over Parker’s Piece observation wheel

Decision due over Parker’s Piece observation wheel

Festering bins left in Cambridgeshire streets for days after collection falls into chaos

Festering bins left in Cambridgeshire streets for days after collection falls into chaos

Trouble in Paradise Nature Reserve: Friends group opposes Queens’ College development plans in Newnham

Trouble in Paradise Nature Reserve: Friends group opposes Queens’ College development plans in Newnham

Cambridge fundraiser to become first to walk and row around coastline of Britain

Cambridge fundraiser to become first to walk and row around coastline of Britain

Let’s not waste lunch... Stem & Glory founder suggests low-cost, low carbon, low-hassle optio

Let’s not waste lunch... Stem & Glory founder suggests low-cost, low carbon, low-hassle optio

Tread Lightly: A prickly subject - how to help our declining hedgehog population

Tread Lightly: A prickly subject - how to help our declining hedgehog population

New Wandlebury walk opens as Cambridge Nature Network recovery steps up

New Wandlebury walk opens as Cambridge Nature Network recovery steps up

Cambridge Nature Festival features 50 events to get us in touch with nature on our doorsteps

Cambridge Nature Festival features 50 events to get us in touch with nature on our doorsteps

Revised bin collection dates for Cambridge, South and East Cambs around Jubilee - plus waste advice for event organisers

Revised bin collection dates for Cambridge, South and East Cambs around Jubilee - plus waste advice for event organisers

The results of the Cambridgeshire otter survey are in...

The results of the Cambridgeshire otter survey are in...

Campaign aims to make Cambridge a Gold Sustainable Food Place

Campaign aims to make Cambridge a Gold Sustainable Food Place

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