Wrexham University

Reducing carbon emissions with Mike Hamer from Wrexham University captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Mike Hamer from Wrexham University - Zero Carbon Tour interview

Wrexham University has been granted funding from the Welsh government, which has allowed them to updated their vehicle fleet. Accordingly, they now have seven fully electric vehicles, accounting for 80% of their total fleet, helping them to cut their petrol and diesel emissions. In addition, electric charging points have been installed across campus for staff and students to charge their vehicles.

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Reach out to staff and students to engage them in sustainability projects.

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Reduction in petrol and diesel emissions.
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