University of Cambridge poised to drop BP from name of institute, claim climate activists

Cecilia Keating
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An aerial view of Cambridge city centre | Credit: iStock
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But campaigners warn universities ‘must go further than merely renaming buildings’ if they want to stop 'aiding and abetting Big Oil'

The University of Cambridge is reportedly considering removing BP from the name of one of its leading research institutes, following pressure from climate activists, who have criticised the academic institution's...

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