In 2016 the University of Edinburgh set out its Climate Action Plan that outlined the university’s climate goals, including its aim to be carbon-zero by 2040. This plan represented an acknowledgment of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), committing the university to change its climate footprint. Headline goals in the report include “Carbon-Zero”, […]
Over the past few weeks, fresh produce shortages have hit major UK grocers fuelling grocery inflation to an all-time high. The shortage has been caused by a mix of poor weather for suppliers in Spain and Morocco and reduced domestic produce due to the ongoing energy crisis. It comes amid an ongoing egg shortage, brought […]
Lothian Bus and Tram fares are to increase on April 2, in the first fares review since 2020. The increase is most likely to affect households on lower incomes, and anyone who travels into the city for work. Single journey fares will increase by 20p, taking them from £1.80 to £2. Meanwhile, day fares will […]
It seems that most University of Edinburgh students either didn’t know or simply didn’t care who’s running for EUSA positions as voting closed last Thursday. The Student asked students around the University of Edinburgh’s George Square campus how they felt about the Edinburgh University Student Association (EUSA) elections. Most responded that they either didn’t know […]