Climate Crisis

Climate Crisis

Devon County Council transport expenditure 2022-23 bar chart

Motor vehicle infrastructure still dominates Devon transport spending despite climate claims

2022-23 roads spending remains unchanged at 87% of total as county council diverts rail money to increase active travel capital expenditure by just 1%.

Just Stop Oil protestor George Simonson on the University of Exeter Forum entrance portico

Just Stop Oil protest puts university fossil fuel financing under spotlight

University of Exeter tops UK fossil fuel funding table following £14.7 million deal with Shell but has more than one close relationship with major emissions producers.

View of the original proposals from New Bridge Street

Exeland House “co-living” proposals revised to address “extreme increase in flood risks”

Environment Agency says most new residential development in River Exe floodplain “will be required to be at first floor or higher” to deal with “future flood risks exacerbated by climate change”.

Salmon Run runners

SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2023

Salmon Run 2023

Three runs along the River Exe to highlight the significance of salmon and the species’ relationship with the waterway.

RIVER EXE

Heavitree & Whipton active streets scheme modal filter illustration

New Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets scheme public exhibitions

Devon County Council is holding two further public exhibitions to promote the scheme from 4.30-6.30pm on 12 September at Whipton Community Hall and 14 September at St Mark’s Church Hall.

Just Stop Oil Exeter protest march

Just Stop Oil protests arrive in Exeter

Slow march from Sidwell Street to Northernhay Gardens first action in city by group calling for end to UK fossil fuel exploration, development and production.

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