5th August 2020 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join us on our series of free online webinars. During this webinar, botanist Clive Hurford will discuss prioritisation and nature conservation strategies focusing on upland and meadow/grassland habitats. Our new…
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New online Zero Carbon Britain course exploring climate solutions now available. 21 to 22 July 2020
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Zero Carbon Britain: Rising to the Climate Emergency
Our latest report, Zero Carbon Britain: Rising to the Climate Emergency, is out now.
Incorporating work from the last 12 years of Zero Carbon Britain research and the latest scientific and technological developments, the report presents a technically feasible scenario showcasing a future Zero Carbon Britain using only proven technology.
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8th August 2020 Short Course The theory and practice of solar electricity. Design, combine and connect a range of different systems as you get to grips with grid-connected and off-grid photovoltaics. A great introduction for…
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10th August 2020 Short Course Create natural, low-impact structures with world-renowned expert. If you’re thinking of building your own eco home, workshop or community space, straw bales could be the answer. This five-day introduction to…
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Gain the knowledge and skills to help address environmental change. CAT’s postgraduate courses are respected across the world, providing a big-picture, integrated approach to sustainability.
Zero Carbon Britain
To tackle climate change, all emissions that can go to zero must go to zero – as rapidly as possible. CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain research shows how this can be done using technology available today.
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24th July 2020 Sonya Bedford, 2018 graduate from CAT’s renewable energy MSc was recently appointed as a CAT Trustee after a recent round of trustee recruitment.
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22nd July 2020 David Royle has been a Sawbridgeworth Town Councillor since 2015. Before that, he worked in publishing and as an education consultant. We caught up with David after the May Zero…
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9th July 2020 We recently caught up with Sarah after the May Zero Carbon Britain course, to talk about the work she and her council do in getting to zero carbon, and how…
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Free Information Service
Wondering what you can do in your own home to help combat climate change? CAT’s free information service offers independent and impartial advice on a wide range of areas to help you live more sustainably.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
Generate electricity from the sun. Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels convert sunlight into electricity. You can use the electricity to power domestic appliances, and export excess energy to the grid. This…
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Natural building materials
At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and you can see examples all around our visitor centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell…
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Energy saving at home
From the very earliest days of CAT we have focused on building and renovating to high levels of insulation, so that we consume less energy. Reducing our energy demand makes…
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