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Successful nature-based coastal protection in Guyana
Environment 24 May 2021

Nature Based Coastal Defence

Nature-based coastal defence systems, including wetlands, reefs and kelp forests are the future of sustainable coastal protection.

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An image of a sargassum covered shorlines with the words Bad smells and biofertilser: Mexico's Seaweed situation superimposed. A CCell Blog Title image.
Environment - 21 Aug 2020

Sargassum: A stinky situation

Along the shores of Mexico, Sargassum seaweed is piling up, bringing with it a bad smell and some interesting opportunities.

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Solar Pannels in a field with the words Renewable energy: Poland's Bright Future overlaid. Title card for a CCell blog.
Environment - 31 Jul 2020

Renewable energy: Poland's Bright Future

With an ailing coal industry Poland is turning to renewable energy. Recent renewable developments - from wind farms to electric buses growing in popularity, and could also boost the country's economy. However, there are warnings this may be quite enough to tackle environmental damage.

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An Early Warning from Coral Spawning, a "colourful cloud" of gametes.
Environment - 26 Sep 2019

An Early Warning from Coral Spawning

The intricately timed spawning events of several coral species may be getting more erratic, serving as an early warning system for their possible decline.

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Adapting to the climate crisis (restored saltmarshes along the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia).
Environment - 20 Sep 2019

Adapting to the Climate Crisis

A recent report by the Global Commission on Adaptation calls for revolutions in understanding, planning and finance to accelerate adaptation for crucial systems within our world to help combat the climate crisis.

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