27th March 2024 Graduate School Open Days and Events Join staff from the Graduate School of the Environment’s for an introduction to CAT, an overview of our postgraduate courses and live Q & A session on Wednesday 27 March…
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8th April 2024 Short Course Join a CAT student teaching week and explore the role of sustainable electricity provision and distribution, in meeting current and future energy needs. Through a series of lectures, discussions, and…
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12th February 2024 Does your community have a comprehensive plan to support a transition to a zero carbon Britain? Here are some tips to get you started…
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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.
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The price of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels has dropped rapidly in the last ten years. A domestic PV array can now be cost effective without any subsidy. You can sell…
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At CAT we’ve been using natural building materials for many years, and there are many examples around the centre. We also run hands-on courses and workshops and sell many practical…
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Domestic energy saving measures are vital if we are to achieve the goal of a zero carbon future. Reducing the UK’s energy demand will make it much easier to meet…
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