Climate & Environment

Stories about Climate & Environment

Met Office confirms 2022 sixth warmest year since 1850

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the world’s sixth warmest year since 1850, and the ninth in succession in which global average temperatures have equalled or exceeded 1.0°C above pre-industrial levels.

Met Office confirms 2022 UK hottest year on record

The Met Office has confirmed that 2022 was the UK’s hottest year on record and that climate change made its 10°C-plus average temperature around 160 times more likely.

Exeter city centre retail area map 2017 and 2022 CDRC data

Is the grass really greener in Exeter city centre?

Academic research placing Exeter retail area at top of green space table was nationally reported, locally misrepresented then repurposed as booster fuel by local politicians overlooking study’s social justice focus.

England and Wales water company 2021 pollution incidents per 10,000m2 of sewer bar chart

South West Water performance remains among worst in sector as it falls further behind targets

Regulator highlights “sustained poor performance” after serious pollution incidents nearly triple and Environment Agency condemns company in annual assessment.

University promotes “People and Planet” ranking despite Shell sponsorship deal

The University of Exeter is promoting its sixth place ranking in the 2023-23 People and Planet university league table, citing its “efforts to lead meaningful action against the climate emergency and ecological crisis”.

Climate Action Hub Exeter

Climate Action Hub opens in Exeter city centre

A dedicated climate crisis information and resource centre is opening on 25 November in an empty Princesshay retail unit to provide events, meeting space, film screenings and drop-in advice and support.

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