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Professor Patrick Devine-Wright’s expertise spans human geography and environmental psychology with a primary interest in the social acceptance of energy infrastructures, community engagement and place attachment. He is Director of the ESRC-funded ACCESS (Advancing Capacity for Climate and Environment Social Science) leadership team for Environmental Social Science, and leads several research projects funded by UK academic funding organisations. He is a highly cited social science researcher (...

The research team, led by the University of Exeter, warned against relying solely on breakthroughs in climate science and technology

The research team, led by the University of Exeter, warn against relying solely on breakthroughs in climate science and technology.Instead, they say social science can help engage people and societies, and ensure a green transition that is both effec

Exeter is one of 140 partners involved in the new centre Researchers from the University of Exeter are involved with two...

The centre, led by Heriot Watt University, is looking to accelerate the five-year industrial decarbonisation challenge funded by UKRI. The £170 million aims to support the development of low-carbon technologies that will increase the competitiveness

Devon County Council are seeking opinions on its Carbon Plan - Credit: Getty Images Devon County Council leader John Hart writes for this title Not many of us will look back on 2020 with any affection. But I want to look forward. I’m an optimist and, as far as Covid-19 is concerned, we can have some hope with the roll-out of the vaccination programme. But this week I want to consider another vital subject where I can report on some very positive progress in our county. Before the pandemic, gl...