Oxford partners with IMF to predict disruptions to global supply chain
In collaboration with the IMF, Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute has launched ‘PortWatch’, an online platform monitoring and simulating disruptions to global maritime trade from...
Oxford-led research highlights importance of nature-based solutions for net zero in Brazil
With the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) approaching, international researchers led by Oxford have found that nature-based solutions must feature in Brazil’s climate...
Report shows Oxford accepted £1.2 million in funding from fossil fuel companies in 2022
Oxford University was the sixth-largest beneficiary of funding from fossil fuel companies out of all UK universities in 2022-23, according to an investigation by...
A manifesto for climate education
The Zoom screen flitters from darkness to the gradual clarity of humanoid pixels. I am looking at the official face of tomorrow. As the...
Oxford Colleges reject student-led climate rankings
"The majority of Oxford and Cambridge colleges received the lowest 'U' grade in climate rankings published by the student-led group Climate League of Oxford and Cambridge. Anvee Bhutani, Oxford SU President, summarised on Twitter: 'Oxford colleges overwhelmingly fail'."
Oxford researchers work alongside Tesco to increase plant-based meals
The Programme’s senior researcher, Dr Brian Cook...suggests that simply increasing the availability of plant-based alternatives could nudge consumers away from meat-based meals. He emphasises the role that supermarkets like Tesco should play in pushing this transition.
Bitcoin, climate change and social justice
At the time of writing, the price of a single Bitcoin is £24,208, having dropped more than £20k in value and counting from its...
Will Biden’s Climate Summit Succeed?
By organising the virtual climate summit in April, Joe Biden didn’t fail to address one of his most important campaign promises, which is to...
Oxford: a fossil fool?
"In less than 10 years, the climate crisis will cause an additional 250 000 deaths per year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Over a third of these will be due to childhood undernutrition. If the university wishes to remain at all consistent, it must stop accepting funding from fossil fuel companies."
In the wake of the OCJC Report, Matilda Gettins argues against the monetary relationship between Oxford University and fossil fuel companies.
INEOS’ £100m donation to University criticised by climate groups
There are concerns that in accepting the donation from INEOS, Oxford University is helping ‘clear’ the company’s name, as it is increasingly scrutinised in climate terms.
Final consultations for Zero Emissions Zone
The final consultation period for the Oxford Zero Emissions Zone (ZEZ) launched this past week and remains open until January 17, 2021. Oxfordshire County...
Food habits must change to meet Paris Climate Agreement, Oxford-led study finds
According to an Oxford-led study published in the journal Science, even if the world significantly reduces its reliance on fossil fuels, it will still...
Air pollution rises in Oxford for the first time since 2011
Oxford has seen its first increase in air pollution levels since 2011, according to a report published by Oxford City Council. The report attributes...
Cambridge lawn destroyed by Extinction Rebellion
Extinction Rebellion members destroyed part of the Trinity College lawn in Cambridge on Monday.
The activists were digging up the lawn in protest against...
