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A wave breaking over a reef
Technology 3 March 2022

Reefs Vs. Waves

Reefs have been winning the battle against waves for millennia. How do they do it? And how can we, as engineers, replicate their success?

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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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