Universities struggle to meet green goals

Government blamed for stalling of energy saving, as People & Planet table reveals 75% of campuses are set to miss carbon targetsUK universities are helping lead the world on environmental research – but when it comes to their own back yard they appear to be falling behind.Only a quarter are on track to meet their carbon reduction targets by 2020. Teams leading environmental initiatives are being cut and sustainability strategies have not been renewed, according to the results of the 2016 People & Planet University League, published on Tuesday (see below). Related: Sustainable development goals: changing the world in 17 steps – interactive Related: UK solar power installations plummet after government cuts Continue reading...