Having declared a climate emergency in 2019, Edinburgh council is currently on track to meet its target of net-zero emissions by 2030. The plan aligns with the Scottish Government’s target of 75 per cent emissions reductions by 2030. Climate change will see Edinburgh facing increased extreme rainfall throughout the year and hotter summers, especially in […]
The University of Edinburgh’s pledge last month to no longer directly invest in fossil fuels was welcomed by many in the student community. However, there are concerns surrounding the continued indirect investment portfolio, which represents 55 per cent of the university’s total investment holdings. Less than a month before the university made its divestment pledge, the […]