Climate & Environment

Stories about Climate & Environment

University of Exeter postpones net zero target to 2050

The University of Exeter has postponed its net zero target to 2050 following a two-year review of its climate strategy led by Global Systems Institute director Peter Cox.

Exeter City Council recycling rate among lowest in country

Exeter City Council’s recycling rate was ranked among the bottom tenth of councils in England which collect household waste last year.

Environment Agency orders South West Water to fix scores of faults

South West Water has been ordered by the the Environment Agency to fix scores of faults including leaking pipes, cracked tanks, seeping liquids and faulty monitoring equipment.

Exeter Port And Harbour business plan published without future budgets

Exeter City Council has finally published an Exeter Port And Harbour business plan after repeated requests from river and estuary users to see the document, which was apparently prepared three years ago.

South West Water admits Brixham drinking water contamination offences

South West Water has admitted criminal offences relating to the contamination of drinking water in Brixham in 2024.

Storm damage prompts Bowling Green Marsh emergency works

Significant storm damage has prompted emergency works to shore up the bank separating the Exe estuary from the Bowling Green Marsh nature reserve at Topsham.

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