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Edinburgh Impact

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Owning a pet has an impact on the planet - almost as much as flying a private jet, according to some. But there are ways to reduce their environmental pawprint. #EdinburghImpact

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Giving money unconditionally to people living in conservation areas like the Amazon rainforest might cost trillions, but it could still be a shrewd investment. #EdinburghImpact

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Three sporting icons from the worlds of diving, judo and rifle shooting have been inducted into the University’s Sports Hall of Fame.

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