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Special 50th anniversary supplement

1. Providing hope for the future for 50 years

A celebration of five decades of inspiring practical environmental action and the impact we’ve made together. Plus a look forward to the next chapter of our story.

4. 50 years of learning together

From pre-school to postgrad, CAT’s education programmes help inspire, inform and enable people to take action towards a better future for all. Amanda Smith gives us an overview.

8. CAT connections

Mapping out just a few of the incredible organisations and projects that have been created by CAT members, graduates, staff and volunteers over the past 50 years.

10. Sowing the seeds of innovation

Stories of CAT spin outs and graduates who have gone on to set up their own environmentally conscious organisations, putting what they’ve learned at CAT into practice.

12. CAT’s story

Some of the key highlights from five decades of environmental innovation and education.

15. Innovating our way to zero carbon

Dr Anna Bullen and Amanda Smith look back on three years of CAT’s Zero Carbon Britain innovation labs and training courses.

19. Carry forward your commitment to CAT

Freya Randall explains how the impact of people who have chosen to leave a gift to CAT in their Will goes on and on, for years, decades and beyond.

21. Writing CAT's next chapter – with your support

Thanks to the generous support of people like you, the next phase of work on the redevelopment of our eco centre is underway.

23. Celebrating CAT at 50, together

In this big birthday year for CAT, we’re busy planning two opportunities for you to take part in the celebrations. We hope you can join us!

Also in this issue

3. Editorial

With CAT co-Chief Executive Officer, Eileen Kinsman

4. CAT news

All the latest news from the Centre.

6. Short course spotlight: Eco Refurbishment

Transform buildings into cosy, low-impact, energy efficient homes and workspaces.

9. Why do we teach… ecological assessment?

The latest in our new series looking at themes and topics explored by students on CAT Masters degrees.

12. Domestic wind power

Joel Rawson explains what you should consider before installing a wind turbine at home and suggests ways to support wind power as part of a community.

15. Cryptic crossword

Stretch your brain with Brominicks