Academia aims to reduce its own CO₂ emissions
Researchers fly all over the world to take part in conferences and exchange ideas face-to-face. And they often do so without thinking about the impact on our climate. But if the oncologist Daniel Helbling has his way, that will soon change. We look at three initiatives from scientists who are keen to improve the sustainability of their own disciplines.
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Image: Hansjakob Fehr, 1kilo / Horizonte SNF