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2nd October 2024 Short Course Explore climate solutions, create an action plan for you and your business, and gain Carbon Literacy accreditation on our online course.
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4th October 2024 Short Course Gain the practical experience and key skills to build a tiny house all of your own. Whether you’re planning to build your own home or just want to pick up…
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16th August 2024 Inspired by CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain project, the village of Wedmore in Somerset has been exploring how to live more sustainably. Paul Allen revisits this community showing that practical climate…
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12th August 2024 For 26 years, Andy Rowland, based in Machynlleth, has run Ecodyfi, a not-for-profit development trust supporting and connecting sustainability-based community groups in the local area. Catriona Toms looks at some…
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11th August 2024 Next in our series looking at themes and topics explored by students on CAT Master’s degrees, Dr Jane Fisher introduces ecological restoration, a key module for students taking our MSc…
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